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CT54 KRK

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,709 mi
Last recorded108,709 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT54 KRK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 108,709 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 108,707 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 102,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min depth 1.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 102,859 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min depth 1.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 99,409 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle spring cups both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 96,028 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,767 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,825 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 81,193 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,426 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 77,426 miles

Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,295 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,814 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 67,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,079 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 61,061 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,344 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,374 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,826 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,324 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,593 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,744 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,158 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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CT54 KRK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CT54 KRK, 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 CT54 KRK registered?

CT54 KRK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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