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CK54 YJE

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,800 mi
Last recorded167,800 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 YJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 167,800 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 163,767 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 157,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 151,761 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 144,820 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 144,820 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 139,167 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 133,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 126,778 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 121,400 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 121,400 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 115,908 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 110,572 miles

brake pipes on rear axle corroded:- keep in check.

drivers external door handle loose.

nearside rear disc pads appear very low:- recommend further inspection.

oil leak at offside front hub.

oil leak at steering box.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 110,572 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

brake pipes on rear axle corroded:- keep in check.

drivers external door handle loose.

nearside rear disc pads appear very low:- recommend further inspection.

oil leak at offside front hub.

oil leak at steering box.

Fail 6 Jul 2013 103,612 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded:- keep in check.

wipewr rubbers starting to split:- recommend new.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 103,612 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded:- keep in check.

wipewr rubbers starting to split:- recommend new.

Pass 29 May 2012 96,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 95,200 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 95,035 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 95,027 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 80,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 80,649 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,126 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 55,022 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 YJE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJE, 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 YJE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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