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CU54 GXL

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,839 mi
Last recorded80,839 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 80,839 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 80,429 miles

Nearside Rear age cracks in tyre

Offside Front age cracks in tyre

Offside Rear age cracks in tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2024 80,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear age cracks in tyre

Offside Front age cracks in tyre

Offside Rear age cracks in tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2023 79,663 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear age cracks in tyre side wall

Offside Front age cracks in tyre side wall

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear age cracks in tyre side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 77,430 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 77,426 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 76,468 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,507 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,687 miles

Ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Wiper park function not working but still able to be parked manually.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 67,587 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Wiper park function not working but still able to be parked manually.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,553 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,496 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,633 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,227 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 31,417 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,714 miles

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 GXL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GXL, 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

How do I check the history of CU54 GXL?

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What year was CU54 GXL registered?

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

Is CU54 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 GXL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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