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2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration CE04DZF
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 18 Mar 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 146,489 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- This vehicle has areas of corrosion on its chassis / underbody
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 146,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front / Manifold (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Axel Oil leak (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- This vehicle has areas of corrosion on its chassis / underbody
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,625 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- This vehicle has areas of general corrosion on its underside
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 145,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust fumes entering cabin Manifold (6.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULK HEAD (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- This vehicle has areas of general corrosion on its underside
8 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,129 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE TO CALIPERS (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AREAS OF CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE
5 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 145,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached AND FUEL TANK MOUNT (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- AREAS OF CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE TO CALIPERS (1.1.11 (c))
8 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 144,828 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Wipers are slow in operation but still clear
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear (upper bushes) (5.3.2 (c))
- Areas of surface corrosion on vehicles underside
13 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,880 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Drive flange has a minor oil leak
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,587 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022 16 Jun 202618 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rear Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
17 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,554 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear on the upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 134,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Upper chassis cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Upper chassis cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear on the upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to Rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
17 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,907 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear body cross member has areas of slight corrosion
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Coil spring worn Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear body cross member has areas of slight corrosion
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Coil spring worn Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
12 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,795 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019 16 Jun 202612 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 126,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet missing (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
16 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 192,538 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017 16 Jun 20268 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush AXEL END X2 (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush AXEL END X2 (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside front axel swivel has slight play
11 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,430 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- surface rust to under side
27 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,254 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 11,955 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 11,955 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,314 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2013 16 Jun 20268 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,260 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2012 16 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 92,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
8 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 73,760 MI
16 Jun 20268 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,760 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2011 16 Jun 202616 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,055 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2010 16 Jun 202625 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,455 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2009 16 Jun 202622 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,069 MI
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CE04DZF was registered on 2004-03-03
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