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BU54 HCO

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,742 mi
Last recorded126,742 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover98,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 HCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 126,742 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 126,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 124,211 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 119,221 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 113,594 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2021 107,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,546 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,992 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,114 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 93,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury LIGHT LENS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 91,227 miles

Both front tyres have outer sidewall kerb damage.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb not working, (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre has small splits on inner sidewall.

Fail 22 Jul 2017 91,218 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285 35 22, outer sidewall kerb damage, (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall kerb damage, (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have outer sidewall kerb damage.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb not working, (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre has small splits on inner sidewall.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,817 miles

Both nearside tyres have kerb sidewall damage.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 81,538 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,154 miles

Nearside front tyre have cuts but not down to the cord/ply.

Nearside rear tyre have cuts but not down to the cord/ply.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 69,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,431 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,197 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 48,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,638 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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BU54 HCO is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 98,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU54 HCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU54 HCO is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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