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CK54 OWX

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,098 mi
Last recorded136,098 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 OWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 136,098 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 133,112 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 127,758 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2022 120,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 112,387 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,390 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 92,883 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,785 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,072 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,136 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 72,136 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 64,588 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 64,588 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,635 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 50,463 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2011 50,463 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,493 miles

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,987 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,441 miles

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

windscreen scrached

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 OWX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OWX, 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 OWX registered?

CK54 OWX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is CK54 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK54 OWX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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