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BD04 EBA

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,336 mi
Last recorded73,336 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 EBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 73,336 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 72,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear outrigger corroded

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 72,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear outrigger corroded

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 72,490 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 72,490 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,129 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 71,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 71,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. centre (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

oil leak around steering box

slight corrosion on out rigger for body mount in front of rear wheels

Pass 2 Nov 2020 70,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,619 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,576 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 64,247 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 62,597 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,178 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 57,755 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,308 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,771 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,787 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hand brake has a lot of travel

Fail 7 Oct 2009 43,525 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,525 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,227 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,508 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,760 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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BD04 EBA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD04 EBA, 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 BD04 EBA registered?

BD04 EBA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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