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BJ54 JLO

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,535 mi
Last recorded62,535 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 62,535 miles

underside corrosion

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

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

all steering ball joint rubbers perished

Pass 13 Sep 2024 59,885 miles

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

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

all steering ball joint rubbers perished

underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,025 miles

all steering ball joint rubbers poor

both rear tyres stepped

underside corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2022 55,667 miles

both rear tyres stepped

underside corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2022 55,539 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

underside corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

fuel filter area damp

Pass 12 Nov 2019 51,783 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,759 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 46,237 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 46,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,299 miles

under body slightly corroded and Brakes pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 41,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,368 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,672 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 37,047 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,325 miles

Nearside rear disc scored

Fail 21 Jun 2011 34,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear disc scored

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,021 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Vehicle presented in a dirty condition underneath

Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,015 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 22,004 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 JLO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ54 JLO registered?

BJ54 JLO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ54 JLO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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