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CV54 OTW

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,127 mi
Last recorded132,127 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 132,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear anti roll bar fixings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 131,099 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 130,037 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 129,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering damper bush has slight play.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 129,113 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering damper bush has slight play.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 128,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering damper bush slight play.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 127,620 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 127,159 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 126,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 124,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 124,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear. (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm ball joint. (2.2.C.1c)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,745 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 100,036 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,335 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 66,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,723 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,965 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,965 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,519 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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CV54 OTW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OTW, 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 CV54 OTW registered?

CV54 OTW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is CV54 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV54 OTW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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