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CK04 SMX

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,708 mi
Last recorded32,708 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 SMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 32,708 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 32,708 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 113,985 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint slight leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 113,947 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective detached (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat mounting x member corroded (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear x member excessive corroded (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel joint slight leak

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 112,914 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 112,107 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 112,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 111,310 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 65,904 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by operation of stop lights (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 102,067 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 102,065 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 90,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 90,810 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 82,946 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 82,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,370 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,172 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 71,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front discs wearing thin

clutch pedal rubber adrift

Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

catalitic converter adrift

Fail 20 Oct 2009 64,882 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

catalitic converter adrift

Pass 10 May 2007 43,171 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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CK04 SMX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK04 SMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CK04 SMX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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