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BV54 GYC

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,495 mi
Last recorded64,495 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 64,495 miles

Central Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 64,091 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front swivel seals damp

Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,222 miles

FUEL REGUALATOR DAMP

Nearside Front Outer SIDE WALL CRACKING

Nearside Rear Outer SIDE WALL CRACKING

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

UNDERNEATH RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 5 Oct 2022 62,221 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

FUEL REGUALATOR DAMP

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SWIVEL SEAL LEAKING GREASE

Nearside Front Outer SIDE WALL CRACKING

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer SIDE WALL CRACKING

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

UNDERNEATH RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,036 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,612 miles

OIL RES TO ENGINE/GBOX /TRANS BOX

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED JOINTS HANGERS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT HAS GREASE FROM SEAL

Nearside Front TRACK ROD END HAS SOME GREASE SEEP

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front SWIVEL JOINT HAS GREASE FROM SEAL

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

UNDERSIDE AND SOME SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,154 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 54,327 miles

Front Coil spring corroded rusting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 54,329 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded rusting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,026 miles

Front both road springs rusty

Front both suspension damper bushes perished

Front steering damper bush worn

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,906 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal slight leak

Offside Front swivel seal slight leak

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,185 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,280 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,694 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tractor housing seals damp

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both side steps heavily corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 4 Oct 2011 31,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both side steps heavily corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,338 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,106 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,579 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 GYC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GYC, 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 BV54 GYC registered?

BV54 GYC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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The MOT history for BV54 GYC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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