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BV54 GNK

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,876 mi
Last recorded48,876 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 GNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,876 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 48,305 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 48,305 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 47,295 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,546 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,837 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 45,330 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,607 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,826 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,139 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,776 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,122 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,523 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,072 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 26,095 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,220 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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BV54 GNK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BV54 GNK, 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

How do I check the history of BV54 GNK?

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What year was BV54 GNK registered?

BV54 GNK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is BV54 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 GNK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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