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BK54 GKP

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,031 mi
Last recorded142,031 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 GKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 142,031 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 142,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 137,883 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 136,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 133,423 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 125,095 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 119,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated onto diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on to diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,285 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,824 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 102,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 96,861 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 89,270 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,114 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,663 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,548 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 57,435 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,435 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,530 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 41,375 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,519 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,626 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 GKP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GKP, 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 GKP registered?

BK54 GKP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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The MOT history for BK54 GKP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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