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CW04 FAA

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,029 mi
Last recorded83,029 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 FAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 83,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 82,457 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 81,469 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,798 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 76,620 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,412 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 66,028 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,426 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 53,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,250 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 504,559 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 46,737 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 43,588 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,511 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,011 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,673 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 14,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,594 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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CW04 FAA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW04 FAA registered?

CW04 FAA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 2004.

Is CW04 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW04 FAA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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