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CW04 EYS

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

165,726 mi
Last recorded165,726 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 EYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 165,726 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 156,782 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 156,572 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 149,758 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 146,086 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 146,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of the 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 141,814 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 141,814 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 137,918 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 134,318 miles

front and rear tyre sizes different

Pass 20 May 2019 130,211 miles

front and rear tyre sizes are different

Pass 25 May 2018 124,784 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 24 May 2018 124,784 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 18 May 2017 118,102 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 111,901 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 104,015 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 96,026 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 84,392 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 73,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 63,187 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 53,228 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2009 43,708 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,118 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 28,265 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 May 2007 28,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

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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CW04 EYS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CW04 EYS, 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 CW04 EYS registered?

CW04 EYS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is CW04 EYS safe to buy?

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