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CU04 PZM

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,629 mi
Last recorded104,629 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 PZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 104,629 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 101,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both side steps corroded

condition of exhaust

Fail 18 Oct 2024 101,249 miles

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body cross member holes at seat mountings n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm boot torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working not fully working and parking on screen (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes coated with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upstand corroded seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

condition of exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,908 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 95,903 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,335 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,591 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 85,502 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 85,451 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,366 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,548 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 79,527 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 79,527 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both track rod ends spilt pin missing

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,891 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,927 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 76,927 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,733 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

fuel ,filter corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 71,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

fuel ,filter corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,302 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 68,302 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,163 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,076 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 61,076 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,609 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,588 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,158 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 PZM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PZM, 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 PZM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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