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BV54 VMJ

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,881 mi
Last recorded53,881 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,545 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,196 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,128 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,460 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,578 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,270 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,693 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 30,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,113 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 28,113 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear lower shock bushes worn

steering damper bush worn

Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,330 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 15,734 miles

steering damper has slihgt play in the fixing mount

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 VMJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

BV54 VMJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is BV54 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 VMJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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