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CK04 VZZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

89,966 mi
Last recorded89,966 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 VZZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,966 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 89,965 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 86,570 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 86,570 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 83,691 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 83,685 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 80,799 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 80,799 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes at front of hockey stick - front - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes at front of trailing arm - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 77,636 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 77,638 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes, both sides (4) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,814 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 73,814 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,133 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 59,716 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 59,716 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,916 miles

o/s/f n/s/f outer track joints damp

o/s/f seat belt webbing damaged

check front brake pads 1000 miles

corrosion exhaust flange joints rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2016 54,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

check front brake pads 1000 miles

corrosion exhaust flange joints rusty

o/s/f n/s/f outer track joints damp

o/s/f seat belt webbing damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,678 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 50,660 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres on limit o/s/f n/s/f track joints damp track rod end boots perishing corrosion exhaust flange joints rusty slight damage o/s/f seat belt webbing

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,720 miles

brake pedal rubber worn front track joints damp corrosion exhaust flange joints rusty n/s/f track rod end boot perishing slight play o/s/f hub

Pass 21 May 2013 42,130 miles

n/s track rod end boot perishing corrosion exhaust o/s/f n/s/f track joints damp brake pedal rubber worn clutch pedal rubber missing oil leaks

Pass 29 May 2012 38,070 miles

corrosion exhaust brake pedal rubber worn clutch rubber missing front brake pads low slight oil leaks o/s/f n/s/f track joints damp

Pass 9 May 2011 33,415 miles

corrosion exhaust nail in o/s/f n/s/f tyres front tyres perishing all ytres have cuts in tread o/s/f n/s/f swivel hubs damp

Pass 14 May 2010 28,263 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing o/s/f n/s/f hub seals damp slight oil leak surface corrosion exhaust steering box drop arm ball joint boot small split rear diff seal damp

Fail 14 May 2010 28,263 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 23,099 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 17,737 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 13,832 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 VZZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VZZ, 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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What year was CK04 VZZ registered?

CK04 VZZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is CK04 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK04 VZZ shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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