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CF53 UYM

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,696 mi
Last recorded62,696 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 62,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 60,332 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 59,857 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 55,857 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 52,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 50,475 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 47,998 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,520 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,223 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 42,876 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,134 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 42,134 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,197 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 32,198 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,574 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,772 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 21,181 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,071 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 12,786 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 UYM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UYM, 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

How do I check the history of CF53 UYM?

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What year was CF53 UYM registered?

CF53 UYM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is CF53 UYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 UYM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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