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CK54 EPV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,306 mi
Last recorded73,306 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 EPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 73,306 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle coated in sealer not allowing full assessment of components.

Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,446 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,081 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 72,012 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 71,866 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,565 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 70,961 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,864 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,607 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 70,487 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,235 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,118 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 69,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,281 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,673 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,499 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls split perished and cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,665 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,838 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,113 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front swivel seals housings weeping

front wipers slightly streaking

Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,324 miles

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

n/s/f swivel seal has slight leak

Fail 1 Jul 2009 37,323 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f swivel seal has slight leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,193 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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CK54 EPV 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 CK54 EPV, 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 CK54 EPV?

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What year was CK54 EPV registered?

CK54 EPV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is CK54 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK54 EPV 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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