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CE54 KKX

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,613 mi
Last recorded92,613 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 92,613 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 90,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 88,354 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 85,783 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 82,839 miles

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

Chassis corroded

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 82,839 miles

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

Chassis corroded

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,812 miles

tank guard corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,310 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexible brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,942 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 75,942 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,174 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak minor engine oil leak ()

vehicle chassis corroded but unable to make hole with the corrosion assessment tool.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 67,015 miles

all brake pipes covered in thick paint.

chassis covered in thick paint.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,078 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,509 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 55,384 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 49,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,982 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,245 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,233 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 27,600 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,559 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 20,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KKX 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 KKX, 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 KKX registered?

CE54 KKX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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