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BV54 VNH

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,695 mi
Last recorded71,695 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 71,695 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 69,585 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 66,232 miles

Nearside Front advise n/s/f door catch requires attention

Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,083 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 61,904 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 61,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 58,427 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 May 2016 58,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2015 50,960 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 41,897 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 41,897 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,175 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 39,280 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,637 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,793 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 37,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,261 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,671 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,298 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 20,292 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 VNH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV54 VNH?

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What year was BV54 VNH registered?

BV54 VNH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is BV54 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 VNH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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