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BJ54 UBP

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

245,996 mi
Last recorded245,996 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 245,996 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 245,183 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 244,078 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 243,150 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 239,707 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 239,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 237,392 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 236,993 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 235,000 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 231,091 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 231,084 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 226,137 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 226,137 miles

N/S rear half shaft outer dust cover missing

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 225,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 201,378 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 171,607 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 141,301 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 109,805 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,611 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ54 UBP registered?

BJ54 UBP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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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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