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CV04 NHK

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,012 mi
Last recorded151,012 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 NHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 151,012 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 150,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 149,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 149,000 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

4 Tyres perished and cracked.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 156,568 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 156,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 145,893 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 145,893 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 144,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak from both front hubs

Fail 22 Mar 2022 144,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak from both front hubs

Pass 25 Feb 2021 143,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 143,460 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light goes out with side lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 142,139 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 142,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 139,941 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 139,941 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 138,875 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 138,874 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 133,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 123,185 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 112,239 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 112,239 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,985 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 100,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,910 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,534 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 70,626 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,527 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 60,494 miles

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)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,226 miles

passanger door slightly damaged.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,424 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,307 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 NHK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NHK, 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 NHK registered?

CV04 NHK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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