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CU54 KJO

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,156 mi
Last recorded64,156 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,156 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 63,181 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 58,620 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,671 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,668 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 52,363 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 52,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,177 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,045 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,463 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres have cracking to outer walls

Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,199 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,376 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,359 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,129 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 KJO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KJO, 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 KJO?

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What year was CU54 KJO registered?

CU54 KJO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is CU54 KJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 KJO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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