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CF53 GHN

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,498 mi
Last recorded102,498 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 GHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 102,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 98,122 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Hub Seal Leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 98,112 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Hub Seal Leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 93,303 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 88,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 88,185 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and center (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,376 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,834 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 76,263 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 6 Dec 2019 76,263 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,271 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Central exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

front brake discs deteriorated

o/s/r brake disc deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2018 71,271 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

front brake discs deteriorated

o/s/r brake disc deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,735 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NS and OS front spheres have a slight weep of fluid

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 67,733 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NS and OS front spheres have a slight weep of fluid

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 66,126 miles

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

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

Front front spheres have slight oil leak

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,302 miles

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

NS and OS front suspension spheres have a slight weep of oil

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 63,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 63,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,577 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,003 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,938 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 58,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,947 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,299 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 41,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,873 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,713 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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CF53 GHN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CF53 GHN, 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 CF53 GHN registered?

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

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