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2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration MB04CVZ
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2500cc
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- Expires 14 Sep 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,089 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front n/side front swivel hub slight oil leak
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 89,089 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front n/side front swivel hub slight oil leak
31 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 88,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Swivel joint Play + excessively leaking grease (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Underside (5.3.2 (c))
- Underside corrosion rear both sides
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,217 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2025 20 Jun 202614 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,205 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2023 20 Jun 202622 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,132 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 72,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside 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))
25 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,139 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,933 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
3 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,456 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2019 20 Jun 20262 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 58,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
3 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,402 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2018 20 Jun 202617 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,051 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2017 20 Jun 202620 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,744 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2016 20 Jun 202625 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,816 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2015 20 Jun 20269 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,463 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
9 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 26,463 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
16 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 23,189 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
16 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,189 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
20 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,654 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2012 20 Jun 20267 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,161 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2011 20 Jun 202627 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,635 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2010 20 Jun 202627 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 13,635 MI
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MB04CVZ was registered on 2004-12-31
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