MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,626 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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)
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)
Fuel cap outer cover missing but still has air tight seal
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
Fuel cap top broken
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BV54 GYH registered?
BV54 GYH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2004.
Is BV54 GYH safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV54 GYH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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