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BG54 WFW

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,084 mi
Last recorded81,084 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 WFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 81,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 79,548 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 77,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 75,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 75,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 73,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,568 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,024 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 70,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 67,309 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,126 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 62,772 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,413 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,059 miles

Front wipers juddering slightly.

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,869 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,740 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,491 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,911 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,196 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,047 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,982 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 WFW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BG54 WFW, 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 BG54 WFW registered?

BG54 WFW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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