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BG54 WCO

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

139,620 mi
Last recorded139,620 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 WCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 139,620 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 139,620 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 132,945 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 125,671 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 117,880 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 109,478 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,172 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,209 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 92,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,990 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 82,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unit not fitted properly (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,102 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Off steering arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear seat belte not checked due to folded seats and goods.

Pass 31 May 2016 68,298 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,296 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,081 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 62,081 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,372 miles

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 25 Nov 2013 59,372 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 26 Nov 2012 51,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,631 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 46,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,307 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,485 miles

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

n/ s/ rear brake disc pitting

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,309 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,251 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,646 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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BG54 WCO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BG54 WCO, 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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BG54 WCO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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