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BV54 GYH

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,626 mi
Last recorded71,626 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 71,626 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 67,140 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2013 67,140 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,739 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror damaged but not effecting view to the rear

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 44,813 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,598 miles

Fuel cap outer cover missing but still has air tight seal

Fail 10 Mar 2009 41,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel cap outer cover missing but still has air tight seal

Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,667 miles

Fuel cap top broken

Fail 8 Feb 2008 36,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap top broken

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 GYH 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 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYH, 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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BV54 GYH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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