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CK54 ETF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

97,486 mi
Last recorded97,486 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 ETF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,486 miles

Central Exhaust flange deteriorated

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 93,211 miles

Corrosion on front axle brackets.

Corrosion on rear axle brackets.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s & o/s . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Watts linkage ball joint on rear axle. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 93,193 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on front axle brackets.

Corrosion on rear axle brackets.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s & o/s . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Watts linkage ball joint on rear axle. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 90,579 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare tyre fitted for retest tyre on 1.6 mm in places due to uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at brake disc area no oil on disc at test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

fuel pump in tank very noisy

fuel tank cover / retaining plate corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2022 90,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at brake disc area no oil on disc at test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

fuel pump in tank very noisy

fuel tank cover / retaining plate corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 87,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 87,826 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,571 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank support plate corroded with tank secure

Fail 12 Aug 2020 85,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bracket corroded away (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bracket corroded away (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank support plate corroded with tank secure

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged valve failed on inspection (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,166 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,685 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 82,685 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,906 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 79,906 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped over rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 76,759 miles

Rear Diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 2 Aug 2016 76,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Diff pinion seal leaking

Reverse lights not working

Pass 11 May 2015 72,962 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2015 72,962 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f swivel hub leaking

Pass 28 May 2014 75,408 miles

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

n/s/f swivel hub has slight oil leak

Fail 28 May 2014 75,408 miles

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

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

n/s/f swivel hub has slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 74,731 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 74,731 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2012 70,535 miles

Advise on slight leak on front hubs and rear diff seal

Pass 31 May 2011 63,891 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 63,824 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise on front hubs and rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,863 miles

Fog lamp holding water

Recently undersealed

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,892 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 48,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,667 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 ETF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ETF, 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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CK54 ETF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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