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BF54 WKA

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,821 mi
Last recorded98,821 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 WKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 98,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged Multiple marks and hole (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction Wipers parked mid sweep (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake reserve travel getting low

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens discoulerd (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose/metal pipe and bracket bent

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Multiple marks (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Outer skin split (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Play starting rear A frame ball joint

Pass 22 May 2019 84,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged Hose support bracket and metal pipe bent (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 84,087 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 50% inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Nut not tight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Corrosion (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged Hose support bracket and metal pipe bent (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,118 miles

Front tyres getting thin

Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,781 miles

Some marks to both belts

Fail 8 Nov 2016 35,718 miles

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

Some marks to both belts

Pass 22 Oct 2015 268,342 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 21,625 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 19,812 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 17,858 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 17,858 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 15,959 miles

Offside Inner Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 15,959 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 13,840 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 11,603 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 97,911 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,945 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 WKA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WKA, 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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BF54 WKA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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