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CV04 KDX

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,852 mi
Last recorded58,852 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 KDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 58,852 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 56,413 miles

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

small hole o/s/f outrigger

Pass 8 Nov 2023 54,156 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 51,315 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,629 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 46,847 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 46,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,443 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,744 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 44,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,843 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,723 miles

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,321 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 42,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,041 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,668 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 33,668 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,725 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 30,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,290 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,392 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 24,392 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,209 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,278 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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CV04 KDX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV04 KDX, 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 CV04 KDX registered?

CV04 KDX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is CV04 KDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV04 KDX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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