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CP02 CYP

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,434 mi
Last recorded134,434 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 CYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 134,434 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 134,434 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 128,945 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Headlamp dip switch badly damaged

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 128,909 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Axle insecure Upper mounting loose+ rubber boot split (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working Switch broken (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Rear fog lamp will not switch off (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake retaining pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Headlamp dip switch badly damaged

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 122,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 122,720 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle insecure Upper ball joint mounting loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 116,104 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 116,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 105,419 miles

Park brake only just met requirements

Fail 25 May 2021 105,406 miles

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Axle upper joint incorrectly fitted and loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Park brake only just met requirements

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 92,785 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 92,783 miles

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 87,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,082 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,989 miles

top box above cab loose

Fail 18 Apr 2016 57,989 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

top box above cab loose

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,777 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 125,856 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 111,498 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 96,648 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,572 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,237 miles

slight play nearside rear shock absorber lower bush. †slight play offside steering damper bush.

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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CP02 CYP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CP02 CYP, 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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CP02 CYP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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