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CS04REY
2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
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- Registration CS04REY
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 31 Mar 2027
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MOT History 51 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
51
Total Tests
40
Passes
11
Failures
78.43%
Pass Rate
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199 Total Defects Recorded
31 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 92,561 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,619 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2027 17 Jun 202620 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 92,087 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- both front axle hubs have slight oil leaks
19 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,109 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,351 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
- both sides front axle swivel hubs slight oil leaK
19 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 171,421 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer shock casing and bump stop adrift (5.3.2 (b))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer shock casing and bump stop adrift (5.3.2 (b))
- n/s/f brake back plate missing
15 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,651 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024 17 Jun 202615 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
4 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,988 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap seal perished
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes, part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- outer sills covered
- handbrake only just passed efficiency test
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,072 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023 17 Jun 20266 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 165,002 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
6 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 165,002 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
10 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,119 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2022 17 Jun 202617 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,295 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear shock absorber rod corroded
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- fuel cap seal perished
- outer sills covered
- Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 160,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- outer sills covered
- offside rear shock absorber rod corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- fuel cap seal perished
- Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,801 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both front hub seals slight leaks
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,794 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,445 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- offside front tyre slightly cracked inner side wall
1 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre slightly cracked inner side wall
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,457 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- outer sills covered
- fuel cap seal perished
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 146,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- fuel cap seal perished
- outer sills covered
- Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,560 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
15 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,393 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- outer sills covered
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- both rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread
- fuel cap seal cracked
15 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 138,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- outer sills covered
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- both rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread
- fuel cap seal cracked
6 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,718 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2018 17 Jun 20262 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,284 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,587 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front (swivel joint leaking, recommend repair)
- Nearside Front (swivel joint leaking, recommend repair)
5 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (leaking under bonnet) (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear most arm) (2.2.C.1c)
- Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (on steering box drop arm) (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (steering arm, forward most arm) (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (steering arm, rear most arm) (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front (swivel joint leaking, recommend repair)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front (swivel joint leaking, recommend repair)
30 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,113 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,150 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2016 17 Jun 202615 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,662 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016 17 Jun 20266 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,697 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,654 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015 17 Jun 202617 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
25 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,536 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,136 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
26 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,990 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
10 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,387 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2013 17 Jun 202621 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,801 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2012 17 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- An item not tested (Manual)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,308 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
28 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,553 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2011 17 Jun 202629 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,109 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2010 17 Jun 202629 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 68,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
11 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,094 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2010 17 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,264 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,038 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2009 17 Jun 20268 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,977 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2008 17 Jun 20266 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,614 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2008 17 Jun 202616 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,104 MI
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