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CA54 SCT

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,907 mi
Last recorded108,907 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 SCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 108,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Handbrake needs slight adjustment

Pass 13 Feb 2025 98,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 94,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,081 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 85,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis section either side of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear upper body straps poor/corroded - front of rear wheels (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front hub seals leaking

general heavy underbody/chassis corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2022 83,868 miles

Central Rear exhaust hanger corroded and also exhaust flange corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front hub-seals weeping slightly

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2022 83,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of stut turret near flexy hose (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and centre (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Rear exhaust hanger corroded and also exhaust flange corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front hub-seals weeping slightly

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 76,618 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 73,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 68,452 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,835 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in front steering balljoint.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,219 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,120 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,476 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,388 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,613 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,209 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,354 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,368 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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CA54 SCT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA54 SCT, 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.

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What year was CA54 SCT registered?

CA54 SCT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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