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CE54 LFL

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,629 mi
Last recorded87,629 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 LFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper washer bottle leaking

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 87,629 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper washer bottle leaking

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear into rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 82,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear into rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,960 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)

Oil leak

nearide front brake disc worn on inner surface

offside front brake disc worn on inner surface

Fail 17 Feb 2015 76,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

nearide front brake disc worn on inner surface

offside front brake disc worn on inner surface

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,000 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 71,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 19 Feb 2013 65,674 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 65,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre scuffed outer wall

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 420,442 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,646 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,595 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,728 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 LFL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

CE54 LFL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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