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BV54 VKA

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,532 mi
Last recorded93,532 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 93,532 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,247 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber lower rubber mount caps dammaged

Fail 18 Oct 2011 91,247 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber lower rubber mount caps dammaged

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,509 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,255 miles

Both front tyres and the offside rear tyre have cuts to the reinforcing cords less than the limits

Fail 9 Sep 2008 61,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Both front tyres and the offside rear tyre have cuts to the reinforcing cords less than the limits

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,365 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 59,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,354 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 VKA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

BV54 VKA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is BV54 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 VKA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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