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CP54 BTU

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

199,114 mi
Last recorded199,114 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 BTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 199,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 191,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed catch weak (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 183,537 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 176,152 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Oct 2022 176,152 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 171,188 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 165,545 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 156,046 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 156,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 143,514 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 143,513 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 133,066 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 133,066 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2016 119,555 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,783 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 104,783 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 88,566 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,397 miles

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

front bumper showing signs of corrosion (on inner edge)

n/s rear mudflap breaking away

n/s swivel housing leaking

Fail 21 Nov 2013 74,397 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level slightly low

front bumper showimh signs of corrosion (on inner edge)

n/s rear mudflap breaking away

n/s swivel housing leaking

Fail 29 Oct 2012 58,964 miles

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

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

n/s swivel housing leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,964 miles

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

n/s swivel housing leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,795 miles

coolant level low (topped up)

n/s rear tyre has a small cut, but does not expose cords

n/s swivel housing slightly damp

Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,107 miles

n/s swivel housing damp

Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,141 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tie bar track rod ends starting to have side movment

near side front tracktor housing seal starting toleak ite will rea attension in due cours

Pass 14 Nov 2007 13,061 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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CP54 BTU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CP54 BTU, 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 CP54 BTU registered?

CP54 BTU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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