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CU54 EJX

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,806 mi
Last recorded103,806 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 103,806 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 103,806 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 103,797 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leak in system and risk to further damage (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel ball seal leaking slightly

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel ball seal leaking slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tank guard slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,972 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 102,972 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 98,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe's covered in grease/sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside covered in sealer

Fail 16 Mar 2022 98,896 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe's covered in grease/sealer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside covered in sealer

Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 92,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,198 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,786 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 80,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 72,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 72,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,363 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,867 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,642 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,543 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,278 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 36,265 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,373 miles

Steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,255 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,030 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 EJX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CU54 EJX, 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 EJX registered?

CU54 EJX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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