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CK54 BVZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

59,633 mi
Last recorded59,633 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 BVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 59,633 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 59,469 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,373 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 59,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 58,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 58,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 58,185 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake lines covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Slight leak from both front swivel hubs

Pass 9 Dec 2019 54,768 miles

Front Inner of front bumper corroded.

General corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 52,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 52,662 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,550 miles

Drivers seat belt has slight damage.

N/s/f brake is binding slightly.

Small stone chip in zone "B" of windscreen.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 50,550 miles

Central Rear Towbar component insecure Towball loose. (6.6.1)

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

Drivers seat belt has slight damage.

N/s/f brake is binding slightly.

Small stone chip in zone "B" of windscreen.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 50,069 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 50,069 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 48,611 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 48,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 45,728 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,983 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,977 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,328 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 38,324 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,058 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight oil leak offside and nearside front hub seals

Fail 18 Dec 2009 36,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight oil leak offside and nearside front hub seals

Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,269 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,708 miles

both front hub seals weeping

Fail 10 Dec 2007 25,707 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front hub seals weeping

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 BVZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BVZ, 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 CK54 BVZ registered?

CK54 BVZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is CK54 BVZ safe to buy?

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