MOT Status
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173,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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 ()
Engine Oil Leak
Front Diff. Leaking Oil
Rear Diff. Leaking Oil
Transfer Box Leaking Oil
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BJ54 JKY safe to buy?
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