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CN54 LFW

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,833 mi
Last recorded48,833 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 LFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,833 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

underside car muddy

Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,959 miles

clutch pedel anti slip rubber worn

foot brake center pivot bushe slightly worn

Fail 6 Nov 2008 379,554 miles

Centre Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch pedel anti slip rubber worn

foot brake center pivot bushe slightly worn

hand brake not returning corectley warning light staying on due to hand brake not returing correctley

incorrect tyres on vehicle for off road work

Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,546 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 29,546 miles

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CN54 LFW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 CN54 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

CN54 LFW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is CN54 LFW safe to buy?

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