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BF04 BXD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,028 mi
Last recorded106,028 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 BXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 106,028 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front o/s and n/s hubs damp

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc chassis

Fail 30 Oct 2025 106,025 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis end x 2 patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front o/s and n/s hubs damp

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc chassis

Pass 30 Oct 2024 104,963 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front o/s and n/s swivels damp

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking compnents inc chassis

Fail 28 Oct 2024 104,958 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe burst in the rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis end x 2 patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak @ n/s/f pipe also coolant low ()

Front o/s and n/s swivels damp

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking compnents inc chassis

Pass 18 Oct 2023 103,973 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n /s corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front o/s and n /s swivels damp

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis end / bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 103,454 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis / bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel weeping

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel weeping

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 103,449 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis / bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel weeping

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel weeping

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 103,240 miles

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

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

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

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

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 103,237 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,895 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and nsr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 102,893 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and nsr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 100,694 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and nsr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrsion to rear chassis

Fail 3 Apr 2019 100,689 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and nsr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrsion to rear chassis

Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear chassis slight corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 99,784 miles

Ball joint has excessive play bottom of steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear chassis slight corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,606 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear chassis slightly corroded

rear tyres badly perished and close to limit

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,143 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tyre close to limit

slight leaks from front swivels

Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,549 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,693 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 80,676 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,743 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,977 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,226 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,958 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 31,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,607 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,105 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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BF04 BXD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BF04 BXD, 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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BF04 BXD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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