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BV54 VKM

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,180 mi
Last recorded127,180 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 127,180 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 125,783 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 124,379 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play droparm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brake effort efficiency silghtly low, adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 15 Sep 2022 122,493 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 121,835 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,255 miles

slight play steering drop arm ball joint

Fail 21 Sep 2020 120,207 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight play steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2019 118,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 118,328 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside unable to remove fuel cap

Pass 24 Sep 2018 108,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 102,465 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,912 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,690 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,390 miles

front swivel hub seals leaking slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2014 88,390 miles

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

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

front swivel hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,839 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 78,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/side rear stabaliser rod mounts deteriorated

rear diff. has slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 78,604 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,948 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 61,948 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,625 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 51,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,297 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 VKM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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