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CR04 JES

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

123,253 mi
Last recorded123,253 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR04 JES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 123,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 121,743 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tow bar mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 121,743 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe in middle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tow bar mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 115,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 115,973 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play O/s front idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 114,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 114,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 111,914 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,346 miles

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Seats stowed.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 103,487 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 103,374 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front swivel housing weeping

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

Offside front swivel housing weeping

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,579 miles

Offside front swivel housing weeping

Crack across bottom of windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front swivel housing weeping

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 91,579 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Crack across bottom of windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front swivel housing weeping

Offside front swivel housing weeping

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 78,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside swivel housing weeping

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside swivel housing weeping

Fail 27 Feb 2018 78,400 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside swivel housing weeping

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside swivel housing weeping

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,916 miles

nearside Swivel housing leaking.

offside Swivel housing leaking.

rear Diff input seal weeping.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 62,911 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside Swivel housing leaking.

offside Swivel housing leaking.

rear Diff input seal weeping.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Swivel housing leaking.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Swivel housing leaking.

Rear Diff input seal weeping.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 53,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Swivel housing leaking.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Swivel housing leaking.

Rear Diff input seal weeping.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,220 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,762 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,826 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 33,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,529 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,865 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,315 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 20,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,477 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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CR04 JES 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 CR04 JES, 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 JES is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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