MOT Status
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245,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
drivers cab entry step insecure
drivers door lower hinge worn
drivers window lifter poor operation
n/s/r axle half shaft protuding and end cap missing
o/s/f headlamp lens cracked
some backlash in transmission
wiper linkage worn
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
drivers cab entry step insecure
drivers door lower hinge worn
drivers window lifter poor operation
n/s/r axle half shaft protuding and end cap missing
o/s/f headlamp lens cracked
some backlash in transmission
wiper linkage worn
N/S rear half shaft outer dust cover missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Slight engine oil leak
N/S rear half shaft outer dust cover missing
Slight engine oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ54 UBP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 UBP, 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 UBP registered?
BJ54 UBP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 2004.
Is BJ54 UBP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ54 UBP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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