MOT Status
ValidMileage
199,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
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))
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))
Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
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)
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
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
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
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s swivel housing leaking
coolant level low (topped up)
n/s rear tyre has a small cut, but does not expose cords
n/s swivel housing slightly damp
n/s swivel housing damp
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)
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is CP54 BTU safe to buy?
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