CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD04 VEY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,936 mi
Last recorded47,936 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 VEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 47,936 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 47,902 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 46,324 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 45,476 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 44,310 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 44,309 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,706 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 41,205 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 41,205 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,025 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 38,835 miles

Offside power steering box slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,120 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 37,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,193 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,969 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 30,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,768 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,117 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,672 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,539 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,287 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 15,287 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,783 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 9,113 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD04 VEY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD04 VEY?

You can check the full history of BD04 VEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD04 VEY registered?

BD04 VEY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is BD04 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 VEY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD04 VEY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD04 VEY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.