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CN54 KVG

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,095 mi
Last recorded123,095 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 KVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 123,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 120,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear cross member corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2024 116,098 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 113,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 109,253 miles

Rear chassis corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2021 106,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 103,079 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,069 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,703 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,463 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,896 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,952 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,618 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 20,018 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 8,366 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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CN54 KVG is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CN54 KVG, 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 CN54 KVG registered?

CN54 KVG is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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