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CU04 FHL

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,092 mi
Last recorded75,092 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 FHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,092 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,189 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 63,330 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 59,641 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Apr 2012 55,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,471 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,062 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,851 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 FHL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CU04 FHL, 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 FHL registered?

CU04 FHL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is CU04 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU04 FHL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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