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BK54 CGZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 99,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front hub slightly damp

Offside Front hub slightly damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 93,395 miles

Front hub seals damp

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,154 miles

Nearside Front hub slightly damp

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

Offside Front hub slightly damp

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 80,543 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 73,975 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub slightly damp

Offside Front swivel hub slightly damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 73,975 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub slightly damp

Offside Front swivel hub slightly damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,739 miles

front hub swivels misting in oil

rear n/s + o/s link arm bushes split

rear shocker bushes showing signs of wear

surface corrosion attacking components underside

Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,787 miles

red surface rust underside attacking components generally

Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,193 miles

soiled underside and red surface rust underside attacking components.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,725 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 58,582 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 58,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 55,192 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,882 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,556 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 39,869 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 34,202 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,264 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,931 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,688 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,530 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 CGZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BK54 CGZ, 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 BK54 CGZ registered?

BK54 CGZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is BK54 CGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK54 CGZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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