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CU54 BJO

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,740 mi
Last recorded129,740 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 BJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 129,740 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 129,739 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 123,712 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 123,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 117,575 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,434 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 96,142 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 88,855 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,320 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 80,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 65,956 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,813 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 59,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,027 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 53,027 miles

Nearside Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,611 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,271 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,994 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,038 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,729 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,682 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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CU54 BJO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 CU54 BJO, 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 CU54 BJO registered?

CU54 BJO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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