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CU54 EVC

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,897 mi
Last recorded69,897 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 EVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 69,897 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,828 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,169 miles

Central 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))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 62,169 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central 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))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,315 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 59,315 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter head (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,482 miles

All tyres perished on sidewalls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 55,482 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

All tyres perished on sidewalls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,020 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 53,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,469 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,049 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,462 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 38,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 32,756 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 32,756 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 24,414 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,323 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,213 miles

Nearside front hub swivel ball oil seal has a slight seepage.

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 EVC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EVC, 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

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What year was CU54 EVC registered?

CU54 EVC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is CU54 EVC safe to buy?

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