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BD04 EBJ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,523 mi
Last recorded135,523 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 135,523 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 133,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 128,614 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 128,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 124,090 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Apr 2020 120,447 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 120,447 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 117,830 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 117,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Tractor joint (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Tractor joint (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 115,304 miles

Nearside Rear brake has signs of oil residue

Pass 27 Jun 2017 115,276 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,310 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 108,310 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,666 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside front hub bearing

Fail 9 Mar 2015 104,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside front hub bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2014 99,497 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 99,291 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,360 miles

rear seats behind middle row of seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Oct 2012 86,360 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear seats behind middle row of seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,003 miles

Front diferential is leaking oil from pinion seal.

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

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

Transfer box is leaking oil

Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,376 miles

O/S/R and N/S/R shock absorbers, lower bushes have a large amount of play, but do not look to be deteriorated.

O/S/R and N/S/R shock absorbers, upper bushes have some play

Rear upper suspension 'A' frame bushes have an excessive amount of play

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,916 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 39,903 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 23,232 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 4 May 2007 23,232 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front hub seal leaking slightly

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 EBJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EBJ, 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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BD04 EBJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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