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BJ54 WCO

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,143 mi
Last recorded70,143 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 WCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 70,143 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,520 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,875 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 55,872 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,499 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 53,392 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 51,736 miles

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

Oil leak Transfer box rear oil seal. ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,736 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 49,713 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,680 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,294 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,708 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,276 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,868 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,789 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,895 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,247 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 20,995 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 WCO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 WCO, 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 WCO registered?

BJ54 WCO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is BJ54 WCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ54 WCO 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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