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D90 CJH

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,378 mi
Last recorded79,378 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD90 CJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 79,378 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 73,683 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 69,675 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 69,652 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 65,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,330 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 58,382 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 52,986 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 50,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 50,151 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 47,832 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 45,206 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 45,206 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 42,700 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 39,728 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 36,025 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 36,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 32,279 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 32,279 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 29,306 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 29,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 26,518 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 26,518 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 20,489 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 12,125 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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D90 CJH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 D90 CJH, 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

How do I check the history of D90 CJH?

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What year was D90 CJH registered?

D90 CJH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is D90 CJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D90 CJH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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