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CK54 EPY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,924 mi
Last recorded161,924 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 161,924 miles

Nearside Front Swivel housing leaking

Offside Front Swivel housing leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 161,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel housing leaking

Offside Front Swivel housing leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 159,933 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 159,933 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 156,162 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 152,288 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 152,176 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine EMISSIONS WAY HIGH. (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT PLATE BEHIND BULLBAR SO CANNOT BE READ OR SEEN . (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT PIPE FLEXI TO CALIPER CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT PIPE TO FLEXI CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END WORN. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT AT STEERING BOX ,BOOT OFF . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view OFFSIDE GLASS BADLY CRACKED. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS CORRODED BY STEERING DAMPER MOUNT NEARSIDE FRONT. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL PIPES CORRODED ,BUT MOST PIPES COATED ,SO PRESSURE TESTED ONLY. (1.1.11 (c))

Front BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVEL BALLS SLIGHT LEAK.

Pass 23 May 2018 149,721 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 145,206 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 145,206 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop link (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 136,653 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 116,314 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 90,574 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,236 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 75,928 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 66,529 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 66,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 57,155 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 49,542 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 EPY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CK54 EPY, 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 CK54 EPY registered?

CK54 EPY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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