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CK54 YPX

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,181 mi
Last recorded91,181 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 91,181 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie arms on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 89,301 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 89,301 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering pump wining

Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,394 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,698 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 82,711 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides outer seat belts slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyre worn/wearing inner edge - perished across tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 82,711 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering link rod - both ball joint boots split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom bush worn to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides outer seat belts slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyre worn/wearing inner edge - perished across tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush worn/play - advise replace soon (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,525 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 78,524 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 75,643 miles

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

Nearside non-obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view.

Pass 9 May 2018 72,949 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust system off some mountings but still supported

Fail 8 May 2018 72,949 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear rear uj has play

exhaust system off some mountings but still supported

Pass 9 May 2017 70,605 miles

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

rear diff leaking slightly

rocker gasket leaking

Fail 8 May 2017 70,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear diff leaking slightly

rocker gasket leaking

Pass 10 May 2016 68,320 miles

rocker gasket leaking

Fail 9 May 2016 68,320 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rocker gasket leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,581 miles

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

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

rear diff has a bad leak & alot of slap

Fail 21 Mar 2014 60,581 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear diff has a bad leak & alot of slap

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,525 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,357 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 54,357 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,298 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 51,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,523 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 47,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 43,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,257 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,008 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 36,008 miles

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

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

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

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 YPX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YPX, 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 YPX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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