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CF54 UEU

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,537 mi
Last recorded76,537 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 UEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,537 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 76,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,285 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,247 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,049 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,850 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 61,850 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,590 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,785 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,181 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,371 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,444 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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CF54 UEU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 76,444 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 CF54 UEU, 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 21 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CF54 UEU?

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What year was CF54 UEU registered?

CF54 UEU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is CF54 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF54 UEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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