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CP04 TVT

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,172 mi
Last recorded150,172 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 TVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 150,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 146,030 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 141,672 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 135,427 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 125,294 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 125,294 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 116,942 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions only just met requirments

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly located

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear crossmembers corroding

Fail 15 Dec 2020 116,938 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper axle Fulcrum balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Front Both o/s + n/s shocks lightly fouling on body by top nut

Front Coil spring corroded Both o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s + n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly seated on top spring seat

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop - rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s/r + n/s/r front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 70mm of play limit is 75mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 110,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Borderline free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 110,754 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Borderline free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 110,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 107,538 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,739 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed rubbing on a pipe from master cylinder under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,690 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,384 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,161 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,493 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,674 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,125 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 25,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,227 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,473 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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CP04 TVT 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 83.3%.

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 CP04 TVT, 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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CP04 TVT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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