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BK54 CFP

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,264 mi
Last recorded151,264 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 CFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 151,264 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 151,203 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable Rubber bush (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 139,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering damper has excessive play in bush

Fail 26 Oct 2015 139,782 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Join to back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt won't extend (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering damper has excessive play in bush

Pass 4 Aug 2014 134,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 123,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 112,606 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 104,303 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 93,641 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 80,752 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,845 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,737 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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BK54 CFP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK54 CFP, 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 BK54 CFP registered?

BK54 CFP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is BK54 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK54 CFP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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