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BD04 EBC

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,294 mi
Last recorded58,294 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,294 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,176 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 53,176 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,590 miles

n/s/f seat belt slight damage chords not split

Fail 12 Jun 2009 42,590 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f seat belt slight damage chords not split

Pass 21 May 2008 27,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,917 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 EBC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD04 EBC, 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 EBC registered?

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

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