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CU54 FOH

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,271 mi
Last recorded63,271 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,271 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front swivel hub leaking oil

windscreen wipers wipers need to be parked manually using switch. so they are out of drivers view

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,591 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Fail 4 Oct 2012 54,591 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,685 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,082 miles

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

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 15 Oct 2009 39,082 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,829 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 36,829 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,929 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 32,929 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FOH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FOH, 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 FOH registered?

CU54 FOH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 2004.

Is CU54 FOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 FOH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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