MOT Status
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128,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front both sides, flexi to rigid union corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front both sides, flexi to rigid union corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle top balljoint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near steering damper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near steering box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear rear diff oil leak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
fuel tank strap broken
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front steering damper worn bush
Front Slight bind O/S & N/S Brakes
Nearside Front Hub swivel ball seal leaking
Offside Rear 1/4 panel tie corroded/snapped
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Steering drag link damper bush worn
Rear Slight bind O/S & N/S Brakes
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front Slight bind O/S & N/S Brakes
Nearside Front Hub swivel ball seal leaking
Offside Rear 1/4 panel tie corroded/snapped
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Steering drag link damper bush worn
Rear Slight bind O/S & N/S Brakes
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/front steering pivot slight leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/front hub leaking oil.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front wiper blades split
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CU54 FON is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White 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 FON, 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 FON registered?
CU54 FON is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 2004.
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