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CU04 PYH

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,456 mi
Last recorded94,456 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 94,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 89,322 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 85,943 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 82,757 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2022 77,891 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2021 75,414 miles

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

Rear a frame ball joint dust cover in poor condition

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2020 73,243 miles

High level brake light inop

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper steering column joint has slight play in

Fail 22 Apr 2020 73,243 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

High level brake light inop

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper steering column joint has slight play in

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,020 miles

waxoyiled

Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 63,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,984 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 53,984 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 43,090 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,461 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,489 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 34,615 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,277 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,639 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 29,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,325 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,549 miles

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

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 PYH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU04 PYH registered?

CU04 PYH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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