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2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BV54 VLX

BV54 VLX

2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 180,261 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2004 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
180,261 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
2495cc
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BV54 VLX Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
  • 180,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

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BV54 VLX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Nov 2026, 05:10
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (BV54 VLX) between September 2007 and December 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Axle seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))”; “Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil axle seal leaking (3.5.1h)”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

BV54 VLX Mileage History

  1. 24/09/200725,669 mi
  2. 24/09/200725,669 mi
  3. 23/09/200834,924 mi+9,255 mi
  4. 25/09/200834,926 mi+2 mi
  5. 01/09/200941,989 mi+7,063 mi
  6. 04/09/200941,989 mi
  7. 01/07/201044,006 mi+2,017 mi
  8. 01/07/201153,574 mi+9,568 mi
  9. 12/07/201264,749 mi+11,175 mi
  10. 28/06/201373,868 mi+9,119 mi
  11. 28/06/201373,868 mi
  12. 03/07/201488,142 mi+14,274 mi
  13. 03/07/201488,142 mi
  14. 05/06/201598,500 mi+10,358 mi
  15. 01/07/2016110,684 mi+12,184 mi
  16. 01/07/2016118,690 mi+8,006 mi
  17. 30/06/2017123,804 mi+5,114 mi
  18. 02/07/2018132,307 mi+8,503 mi
  19. 05/07/2018132,307 mi
  20. 01/07/2019138,597 mi+6,290 mi
  21. 01/07/2019138,597 mi
  22. 15/12/2020150,774 mi+12,177 mi
  23. 15/12/2021156,704 mi+5,930 mi
  24. 15/12/2021156,704 mi
  25. 03/01/2023159,493 mi+2,789 mi
  26. 04/01/2024168,982 mi+9,489 mi
  27. 05/01/2024168,982 mi
  28. 11/12/2024177,712 mi+8,730 mi
  29. 18/12/2025180,261 mi+2,549 mi

Average of roughly 8,478 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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