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CE54 KKT

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,309 mi
Last recorded75,309 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 KKT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 75,309 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 75,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 73,561 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 71,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,894 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 68,894 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component insecure Steering column to steering box ( universal joint pinch bolt ) loose (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 66,619 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,867 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 63,739 miles

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 61,440 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,342 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,709 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,289 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,813 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,604 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 45,604 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,371 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,292 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,631 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,200 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,079 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 KKT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CE54 KKT, 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 CE54 KKT registered?

CE54 KKT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is CE54 KKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE54 KKT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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