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CR04 ACF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

258,610 mi
Last recorded258,610 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR04 ACF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 258,610 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 258,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush and pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush and pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 247,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 247,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 237,090 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 237,089 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush steering shock (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 226,253 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 226,253 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 218,910 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 210,721 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 210,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 195,855 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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 buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 180,621 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 168,858 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 159,091 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 159,091 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 158,864 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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CR04 ACF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CR04 ACF, 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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CR04 ACF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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