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CU04 KJZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

181,019 mi
Last recorded181,019 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 181,019 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 181,017 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn of rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 12 Sep 2018 172,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 172,997 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front g/bushes worn x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached wing arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 161,490 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 161,489 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing bush (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 153,148 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 153,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 137,258 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 137,258 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 125,123 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 114,626 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 114,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 102,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 85,600 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 85,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,078 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 68,078 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 52,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 KJZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KJZ, 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 KJZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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