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CU04 NPK

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

98,833 mi
Last recorded98,833 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 NPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 98,833 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 98,831 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s headlamps hazed, distorts pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear quarter chassis, n/s and o/s areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear axle upper balljoint (A) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear nail through the tread block out the side

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

Rear rear and ceenter exhaust mounts defective

Pass 31 Jul 2025 97,611 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 97,580 miles

Central Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S & N/S - Rubbers split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 95,838 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel ball. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small one on hub. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Clutch pedal anti slip covering missing.

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel ball. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 94,301 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 94,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 92,530 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 92,525 miles

Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes...chassis end - O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 90,334 miles

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

Front Washer jet not secure

Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S & N/S - Split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,071 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 88,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 85R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 85,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5 - 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 85,191 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation As per report in car... (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5 - 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 81,884 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 81,884 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 78,573 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 78,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop link end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 75,190 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 75,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 71,852 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 68,367 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 64,355 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 64,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,569 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 59,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,651 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,186 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 46,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,380 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 40,380 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,901 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

stearing damper bush slightly worn

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 NPK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 NPK, 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 NPK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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