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CE54 NBL

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,704 mi
Last recorded130,704 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 NBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 130,704 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 130,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,062 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,930 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 100,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,152 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 91,152 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 79,772 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2011 70,173 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,912 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,339 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 48,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air box pipe off (under vehicle)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 378,824 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,103 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 NBL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NBL, 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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CE54 NBL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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