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BG54 WKF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,451 mi
Last recorded38,451 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 WKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 38,451 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 38,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 37,993 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 37,623 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 37,623 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2021 35,986 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 34,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 34,834 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen broken jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross-member excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 34,480 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 34,480 miles

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 33,679 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear chassis crossbeam corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 32,969 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 32,220 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,395 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake efficiency just passes MOT requirement

Fail 8 Dec 2015 31,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,667 miles

front tyres worn

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 29,594 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,564 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 27,326 miles

nearside and offside front swivel jionts have slight leakage

offside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Nov 2010 25,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,101 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,396 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,249 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,735 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 WKF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WKF, 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 WKF registered?

BG54 WKF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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