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CV04 KDZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,834 mi
Last recorded107,834 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 107,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 104,000 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 103,998 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 97,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,460 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 90,460 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 86,590 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 86,588 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,199 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 78,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,897 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,458 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,273 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 65,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 606,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 606,007 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 55,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,993 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,309 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 44,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,773 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 33,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 26,970 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,907 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,833 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 KDZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV04 KDZ, 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 KDZ registered?

CV04 KDZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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