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CU54 EVF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,897 mi
Last recorded124,897 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 EVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2021 124,897 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 123,431 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

rear crossmember corroded

servo assistance seems less than normal

Pass 18 Feb 2019 121,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all brake pipes are covered in grease

Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,672 miles

all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 24 Jan 2017 108,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes have been greased

slight oil leak from offside swivel hub

Pass 27 Jan 2016 101,183 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,864 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 83,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,082 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 76,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 69,448 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 545,198 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,888 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 EVF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EVF, 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 EVF registered?

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

Is CU54 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 EVF shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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