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BF54 UAN

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,214 mi
Last recorded31,214 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 UAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 31,214 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2025 31,086 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 31,020 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 30,704 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 30,165 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 29,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 29,194 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake effort just meets requirement

Pass 12 Aug 2019 28,130 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 26,623 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 25,636 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 24,124 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,025 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,843 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,235 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,179 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,464 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 15,039 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 12,629 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 10,941 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 8,908 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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BF54 UAN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF54 UAN, 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 BF54 UAN registered?

BF54 UAN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BF54 UAN safe to buy?

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