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BF54 YGL

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,061 mi
Last recorded147,061 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 YGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 147,061 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 146,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 145,841 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 145,203 miles

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2022 145,194 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2021 143,419 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 143,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 141,804 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 136,883 miles

Offsidefront hub bolt missing

Pass 12 Jun 2017 122,814 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 114,240 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 112,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,766 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,735 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 102,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,469 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 100,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,942 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,105 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 82,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,480 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,833 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,546 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,436 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 32,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

os front seatbelt very slighly damaged

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 YGL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

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

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