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CU54 HNC

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,991 mi
Last recorded91,991 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,991 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,630 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,515 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,377 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,410 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,952 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre has wear on the inner edge of the tread,

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,540 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 58,361 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Right hand front tyre cracking on side wall

Slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 4 Dec 2008 43,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear prop shaft "UJ" Worn

Right hand front tyre cracking on side wall

Slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 19 Dec 2007 28,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Prop shaft loose on rear of gearbox

Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,405 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Prop shaft loose on rear of gearbox

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 HNC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HNC, 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 HNC registered?

CU54 HNC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is CU54 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 HNC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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