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CU53 KWV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,820 mi
Last recorded171,820 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 KWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 171,820 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 164,189 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 156,283 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 149,314 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 143,071 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 136,524 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 130,492 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 123,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 122,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 122,787 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 114,020 miles

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

Offside drag link end slight play

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

chassi corrosion

front axle bushes slight play

steering damper bush slight play

Fail 6 Jan 2016 114,020 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

chassi corrosion

front axle bushes slight play

steering damper bush slight play

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

Offside drag link end slight play

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 104,455 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 104,455 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 95,020 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 85,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

center to rear chassis covered in corrosion

condition of front brake discs

front suspension towers have corrosion

front wipers wont switch off

Fail 31 Jan 2013 85,514 miles

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

Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

center to rear chassis covered in corrosion

condition of front brake discs

front suspension towers have corrosion

front wipers wont switch off

Pass 31 Jan 2012 738,910 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 642,940 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 642,940 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,685 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,779 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 48,777 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,798 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,029 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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CU53 KWV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CU53 KWV, 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 CU53 KWV registered?

CU53 KWV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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