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CU54 FPG

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,411 mi
Last recorded97,411 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 FPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2025 97,411 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,455 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 94,313 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 93,389 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 92,310 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 92,308 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,995 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,274 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,484 miles

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

Wiper auto parking not working

Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,231 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 85,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,268 miles

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

wipers do not park automatically

Fail 21 Oct 2015 78,125 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,236 miles

Both rear tyre have several cuts on side walls

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Wiper automatic parkink not working

Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,610 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has cut deep enough to reach the ply cords but is smaller than 25mm

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,143 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 63,143 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 575,047 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 575,047 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,959 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 437,697 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 35,515 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,515 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,974 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 FPG is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FPG, 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 FPG registered?

CU54 FPG is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is CU54 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 FPG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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