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CU54 GXC

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

70,597 mi
Last recorded70,597 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 GXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 70,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 70,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 69,836 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 69,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 69,321 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,433 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 68,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 66,730 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 66,699 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn AXLE A FRAME BALLJOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 65,406 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 65,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,136 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint slight leak

Offside Front Axle swivel joint slight leak

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,907 miles

Nearside Front Swivel joints/housing slight oil leak

Offside Front Swivel joints/housing slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2018 58,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 58,609 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance not tested brake bind n/s/f (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,441 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 56,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,336 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 51,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,980 miles

front steering damper slight play in rubber bush

Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 44,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 41,806 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,763 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,799 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,014 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,778 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 29,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 27,040 miles

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

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 GXC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

CU54 GXC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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The MOT history for CU54 GXC shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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