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CT54 MJV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

122,910 mi
Last recorded122,910 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT54 MJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 122,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 122,906 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested bk pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brakes binding

Fail 12 Sep 2022 122,874 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 122,223 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive circulating ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive circulating ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 122,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive circulating ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive circulating ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 121,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 121,825 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 120,334 miles

Nearside floor section corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,770 miles

corrosion on cab underside

front numberplate deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2018 118,770 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on cab underside

front numberplate deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2018 39,382 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Due to body damage, unable to adjust sufficiently. (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Orbital suspension joint slight weap

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,663 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 113,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fractured (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 106,362 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 106,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users step (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 102,080 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,401 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 99,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front diff seal leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,253 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread but less then 25mm long

Clutch pedal rubber split

Oil leak

Steering damper bush worn

Washer bottle top missing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 90,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread but less then 25mm long

Clutch pedal rubber split

Oil leak

Steering damper bush worn

Washer bottle top missing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,916 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 89,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 82,924 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 82,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,990 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 65,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,577 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,973 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,448 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 MJV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 CT54 MJV, 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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CT54 MJV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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