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BD04 SCV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,861 mi
Last recorded171,861 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 171,861 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 164,151 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 149,360 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 136,829 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 123,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 110,441 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,215 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 105,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,307 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 94,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 94,892 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,243 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 91,240 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,615 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 82,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 73,765 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 73,765 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,991 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,482 miles

Oil leak

REAR DIFF SLIGHT OIL KEAK

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Apr 2011 62,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

REAR DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 13 Apr 2010 55,613 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,613 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,174 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 35,594 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,566 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 SCV 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 73.1%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

BD04 SCV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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