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CU04 FGK

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

92,251 mi
Last recorded92,251 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 FGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 92,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 92,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both Nearside track rod ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 91,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 91,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 91,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1mm chip 16 cm up 69c from nearside 2mm chip 12cm up 83cm from nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive ball hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 91,353 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive movement in wheel bearing and prop shaft (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL tyres cracking

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 16cm up 69cm from nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ball hub area on both sides both balls pitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front steering arm pinch bolt missing

Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,304 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 90,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front hub leaking slightly

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

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

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

Offside Front hub leaking slightly

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 5 May 2022 87,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 87,327 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 83,395 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points , all surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leakage from both front hubs

Fail 11 Feb 2021 83,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points , all surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leakage from both front hubs

Pass 2 Mar 2020 81,878 miles

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

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,167 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,338 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 68,705 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,048 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,978 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 57,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 56,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 53,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,788 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,397 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 433,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,884 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,696 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 32,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,248 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,357 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

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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CU04 FGK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 CU04 FGK, 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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CU04 FGK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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