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CE54 KKA

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,578 mi
Last recorded70,578 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 KKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,578 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 70,576 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage door step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage door step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 67,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 67,288 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,437 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 64,436 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2013 61,360 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,115 miles

rear propellor shaft rear u/j in poor condition

Fail 29 Dec 2011 56,457 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,308 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,236 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,604 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,868 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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CE54 KKA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE54 KKA, 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 CE54 KKA registered?

CE54 KKA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is CE54 KKA safe to buy?

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