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CU53 LPC

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,762 mi
Last recorded104,762 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 LPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 104,762 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 104,757 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 102,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 100,555 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 97,611 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 96,125 miles

Handbrake lever has travel

Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,231 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 92,188 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,100 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 81,767 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 81,701 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,920 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 74,898 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 68,631 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,631 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,057 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,612 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,340 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,277 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,759 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 35,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,126 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,951 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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CU53 LPC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CU53 LPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU53 LPC?

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What year was CU53 LPC registered?

CU53 LPC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is CU53 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 LPC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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