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AU54 KUT

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

208,281 mi
Last recorded208,281 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 KUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 208,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 202,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 202,684 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing anti roll bar link split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 196,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 190,435 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 184,475 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 176,628 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 169,741 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 163,484 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 155,492 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 145,529 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 132,953 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 122,352 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 111,389 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,075 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,203 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 56,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,399 miles

chips in front screen outside swept area

Pass 7 Feb 2008 41,485 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 41,485 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
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AU54 KUT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU54 KUT, 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 AU54 KUT?

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What year was AU54 KUT registered?

AU54 KUT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is AU54 KUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 KUT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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