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CK54 YHU

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,143 mi
Last recorded165,143 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 YHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 165,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 164,938 miles

rear panard arms front bushes worn but not excessive both sides

Pass 26 Jun 2024 164,202 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 162,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear cross member in front axle holes due to corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2023 162,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear cross member in front axle holes due to corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2023 162,021 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount (areas marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 158,158 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 158,158 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 155,333 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 155,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 152,604 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 152,588 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 149,166 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 149,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 145,311 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine

Fail 10 Jan 2018 145,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine

Pass 17 Jan 2017 138,587 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 132,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 122,599 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 122,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 112,957 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 101,648 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,029 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 69,029 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 63,605 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YHU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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