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BV54 GYE

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,524 mi
Last recorded120,524 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,524 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 114,155 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,710 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,638 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,702 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,204 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside headlamp cracked

wipers not parking

Fail 17 Oct 2011 67,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in windscreen

nearside headlamp cracked

wipers not parking

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,596 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,044 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,067 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 GYE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GYE, 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 GYE registered?

BV54 GYE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is BV54 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 GYE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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