MOT Status
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129,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Central Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Central Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise one of rear number plate bulbs inoperative
advise parking brake return on cable inoperative
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 FOP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 FOP, 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 FOP registered?
CU54 FOP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 2004.
Is CU54 FOP safe to buy?
The MOT history for CU54 FOP shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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