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CK04 WBF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,899 mi
Last recorded96,899 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 WBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 96,899 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 96,201 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 95,246 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 94,200 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 93,008 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 92,245 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 91,603 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 90,749 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,624 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,075 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,280 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 70,769 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 70,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 61,565 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 May 2014 61,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,706 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 53,390 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 48,600 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 48,561 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 41,626 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,454 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 25,617 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,436 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 WBF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBF, 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 WBF registered?

CK04 WBF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is CK04 WBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK04 WBF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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