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BV54 GXC

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,789 mi
Last recorded86,789 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 GXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 86,789 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,650 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 84,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 81,774 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 79,541 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 76,338 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,862 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 72,851 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,404 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,197 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,737 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,541 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,907 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,414 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,008 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,972 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,673 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,739 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 11,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 GXC 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 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 BV54 GXC, 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 BV54 GXC registered?

BV54 GXC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is BV54 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 GXC 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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