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BH54 BEH

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

68,195 mi
Last recorded68,195 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH54 BEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 68,195 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 68,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

side steps corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 62,403 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in the axle beam

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 62,398 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Axle king pin has slight play in the axle beam

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 53,133 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 53,133 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 51,080 miles

both front axle seals weeping

Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,638 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 46,067 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,197 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 45,196 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,459 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,311 miles

all tyre valves deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2018 39,311 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.6.6)

all tyre valves deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,848 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,389 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,280 miles

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 29,099 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 25,076 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 24,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s seat belt very wet when extracted

rear floor extreamly wet under all mats

Pass 14 Dec 2010 22,952 miles

front discs worn

slight wear steering joints

Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,950 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,966 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,773 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 17,773 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BH54 BEH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 BH54 BEH, 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 BH54 BEH registered?

BH54 BEH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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