CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA04 CWU

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,966 mi
Last recorded93,966 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 CWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 93,966 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,585 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 92,840 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,218 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both centre rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front steering sphere seal slight leak

Fail 10 Jul 2023 92,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both centre rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front steering sphere seal slight leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,916 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear steering sphere seal slight leak

Pass 16 Oct 2020 90,252 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 90,241 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired cracked (1.1.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 90,230 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired cracked (1.1.3 (e))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads & fitting kit also corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,301 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member corroded within 30.cm tow ball (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,231 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,823 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 79,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,742 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,292 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,587 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,871 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,428 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/r axle bump stop missing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 64,146 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 64,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,093 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 62,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

osf swivel housing joint has surface corrosion on swivel and no lubrication

osr rear halfshaft to driveflange has wear in it

Fail 11 Apr 2008 56,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,545 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,736 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 50,736 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA04 CWU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA04 CWU, 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 DA04 CWU?

You can check the full history of DA04 CWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA04 CWU registered?

DA04 CWU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is DA04 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA04 CWU shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA04 CWU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA04 CWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.