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CU04 FHK

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,013 mi
Last recorded70,013 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 FHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 70,013 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 68,508 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 68,507 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 66,649 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,324 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 63,025 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 60,877 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 60,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken and emitting white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn At diff end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad retaining pin r clip missing/ pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 59,125 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 57,897 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 57,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 56,589 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,502 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,052 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,959 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 47,949 miles

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 43,893 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,893 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 38,604 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,274 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 31,355 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 30,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,066 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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CU04 FHK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FHK, 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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What year was CU04 FHK registered?

CU04 FHK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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