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CV04 KFE

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

22,687 mi
Last recorded22,687 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 KFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 22,687 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 22,687 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 22,344 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,025 miles

Offside Rear slight oil leak from hub oil seal

Pass 24 Mar 2023 21,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hub seal slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2022 21,020 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 20,823 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 20,823 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 20,443 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 198,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 193,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,728 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,683 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 17,677 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,520 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 16,520 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 14,948 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 14,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked but not showing cord

Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,289 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,976 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,253 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 12,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,469 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 11,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 10,278 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 10,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 9,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 7,662 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 KFE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KFE, 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 KFE registered?

CV04 KFE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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