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CV54 LJJ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,644 mi
Last recorded45,644 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 LJJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 45,644 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 44,684 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 43,909 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 43,028 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 42,062 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 40,113 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 33,808 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 29,142 miles

general surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components.

Fail 28 Dec 2018 29,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both perished and split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 27,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 25,982 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal has slight leak.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,146 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 22,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 22,777 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 21,374 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 21,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,626 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 20,626 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,469 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,757 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,451 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,569 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 12,569 miles

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

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

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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CV54 LJJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CV54 LJJ, 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 CV54 LJJ?

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What year was CV54 LJJ registered?

CV54 LJJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2004.

Is CV54 LJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV54 LJJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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