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CK54 BVF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,463 mi
Last recorded109,463 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 BVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 109,463 miles

heavy under body paint covering many prescribed areas

rear shock absorber rubbers soft

Pass 25 Jun 2025 106,782 miles

tank guard excessively corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2025 106,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

tank guard excessively corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 103,237 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 103,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 99,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

rear exhaust joint very corroded

Fail 27 May 2023 99,677 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

rear exhaust joint very corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 96,558 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 96,558 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 93,133 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 91,182 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (unions) (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 20 May 2020 91,178 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (unions) (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 17 May 2019 87,424 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged and offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 21 May 2018 83,480 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 10 May 2017 79,040 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 May 2016 74,740 miles

offside rear steel brake pipes corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 May 2015 70,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front step excessivly corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 May 2014 66,167 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear exhaust joint very corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,549 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,710 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2011 48,932 miles

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

Front number plate is starting to deteriorate.

Front side repeaters are starting to lose amber colouration.

N/s front seat belt webbing is starting to deteriorate.

Rear brake pads look low.

Slight play in rear joint on rear propshaft.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,932 miles

Front number plate is starting to deteriorate.

Front side repeaters are starting to lose amber colouration.

N/s front seat belt webbing is starting to deteriorate.

Rear brake pads look low.

Slight play in rear joint on rear propshaft.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,745 miles

Front and rear brake pads look quite low.

N/s mirror glass is cracked.

Side repeaters are losing amber colouration.

Trailer socket terminals are corroding & wiring is broken.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,292 miles

N/s mirror glass cracked.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 37,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/s mirror glass cracked.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,927 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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CK54 BVF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CK54 BVF, 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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CK54 BVF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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