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AO54 BHL

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,593 mi
Last recorded109,593 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 BHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 109,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect soft / lazy damping action (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes have wear and some play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 109,590 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member panel to out rigger corroded and a hole ,on the panel and the underneath support / strengthening structure (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced within 20 cm of anti roll bar mounting the rear chassis cross member is corroded and a hole , over all rigidity is maintained (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect soft / lazy damping action (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes have wear and some play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member / out rigger corroded and a hole also strengthening structure is corroded/ missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,299 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 99,364 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded one section a hole opposite section swelling corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 99,355 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative illuminate but do not flash (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator not working indicator illuminates but does not flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working indicator illuminates but does not flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded one section a hole opposite section swelling corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,084 miles

Nearside Front end of bumper is corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,518 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 81,655 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 81,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 76,147 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 70,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre has multiple cracks within tread,within test limits

Nearside Front wiper blade is splitting

Offside Front tyre has multiple cracks within tread,within test limits

Offside Front wiper blade is splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,954 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,191 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 50,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,436 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perished close to cord

Pass 30 Aug 2013 37,843 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 37,843 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 684,705 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 34,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel system component wet

Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,770 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,254 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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AO54 BHL 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 75%.

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 AO54 BHL, 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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AO54 BHL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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