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BJ54 JKY

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,494 mi
Last recorded173,494 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 173,494 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 173,241 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 172,639 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 172,417 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 172,358 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 165,600 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 165,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 154,626 miles

SLIGHT LEAK TO REAR EXHAUST PIPE

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F SWIVEL HOUSING

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/F STEERING DAMPER BUSH

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 140,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Front Diff. ()

Oil leak Rear Diff. ()

Oil leak Transfer Box ()

Pass 27 May 2015 123,971 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Front Diff. Leaking Oil

Rear Diff. Leaking Oil

Transfer Box Leaking Oil

Fail 26 May 2015 123,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine Oil Leak

Front Diff. Leaking Oil

Rear Diff. Leaking Oil

Transfer Box Leaking Oil

Pass 11 Jun 2014 114,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

Fail 17 May 2014 114,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

Pass 18 May 2013 98,915 miles

HANDBRAKE NEAR END OF TRAVEL

CHIPS TO N/S + OS SWEPT AREA OF WINDSCREEN

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTS

Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,191 miles

cut in tyre sidewall n/s/f - close to cords

smoke emissions close to limit

some corrosion on rear brake discs

some damage on windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2012 83,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

cut in tyre sidewall n/s/f - close to cords

some corrosion on rear brake discs

some damage on windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,354 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,644 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 62,213 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,873 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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BJ54 JKY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ54 JKY, 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 BJ54 JKY registered?

BJ54 JKY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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