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AO54 CZM

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

110,346 mi
Last recorded110,346 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 CZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 110,346 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,875 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 107,040 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 100,675 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Nov 2021 100,631 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Nov 2020 97,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 90,375 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,528 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,127 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,771 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,587 miles

Oil leak

advise all 4 tyres cracked and perished date code on tyres is 2003

advise cabel rubing on steering shaft but no effecting steering

Pass 13 Apr 2013 69,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,327 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,858 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 506,263 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,913 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,661 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,180 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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AO54 CZM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 AO54 CZM, 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

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What year was AO54 CZM registered?

AO54 CZM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AO54 CZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 CZM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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