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BD04 RZZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,722 mi
Last recorded94,722 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 RZZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 94,722 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 94,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 89,919 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 84,060 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 78,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 72,409 miles

Front Both front tyres have uneven wear

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

Pass 19 May 2021 63,854 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 63,853 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,049 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,516 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,342 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,641 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,960 miles

Front Slight weep from swivel hubs(both sides)

Servo weak

Slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 10 Jun 2016 41,960 miles

Front Slight weep from swivel hubs(both sides)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Servo weak

Slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 6 Jun 2015 41,457 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 41,457 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 May 2014 40,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 39,036 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 38,453 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 38,453 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,105 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 37,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,342 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 26,342 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,864 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 19,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 14,683 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 RZZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RZZ, 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 RZZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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