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CF53 BDU

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,930 mi
Last recorded37,930 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 37,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 37,124 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 36,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 36,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 36,530 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,059 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 35,359 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,049 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 35,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,681 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,321 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 34,231 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,738 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,180 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,982 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,512 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,228 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,675 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,344 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,050 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,279 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,944 miles

front no plate damaged

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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CF53 BDU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CF53 BDU, 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 CF53 BDU registered?

CF53 BDU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is CF53 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 BDU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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