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BF54 VBU

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,756 mi
Last recorded118,756 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover98,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 VBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 118,756 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 118,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 113,617 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 107,570 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Nov 2014 101,526 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 92,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,580 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 74,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play to offside and nearside steering rack arms

Fail 20 Oct 2011 74,432 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light and check brake pads warning on dash display

slight play to offside and nearside steering rack arms

travel in handbrake lever,recommend attention

Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,525 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,988 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,022 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 41,015 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper corners marked

slight play to offside and nearside of steering rack ends

Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,965 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 29,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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BF54 VBU is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 98,255 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF54 VBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF54 VBU registered?

BF54 VBU is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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