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BV54 VNC

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,081 mi
Last recorded83,081 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 83,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 82,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 82,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 82,322 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 919,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 80,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 80,736 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 79,493 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 79,491 miles

Nearside Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear brake drum modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake drum modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2017 78,246 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 78,246 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,625 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,617 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,816 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,047 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 70,474 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,922 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,541 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering damper bush poor.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,079 miles

nearside rear tyre has a stone wedged in the outer bead

offside front indicator lense slightly damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,964 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 49,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,054 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,577 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 VNC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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