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CU04 FXY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

128,208 mi
Last recorded128,208 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 128,208 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 128,208 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 125,580 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 125,580 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,765 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 120,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 115,170 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 115,170 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 110,629 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 110,629 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2017 105,716 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 105,716 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,277 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 101,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,724 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 96,724 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 92,113 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,113 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,632 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 87,632 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 82,131 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 82,131 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,172 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 73,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 65,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 65,876 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,920 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 48,126 miles

Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,404 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 FXY 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 55.2%.

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 FXY, 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 FXY registered?

CU04 FXY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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