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BJ54 XXD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

202,193 mi
Last recorded202,193 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 202,193 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 197,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 187,655 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 179,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 170,792 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 170,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 163,923 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 163,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 157,229 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 146,821 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 136,993 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 125,692 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 113,335 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 101,421 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 101,184 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 88,710 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 79,454 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,010 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,879 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,289 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,985 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,470 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 XXD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

BJ54 XXD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is BJ54 XXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ54 XXD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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