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BF04 KFV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,648 mi
Last recorded92,648 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 KFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 92,648 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 91,679 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 88,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,647 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 81,072 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen less than 10mm, in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,251 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,108 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,849 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 77,804 miles

Offside Front slight weap on swivel

Oil leak slight on gearbox and rear diff ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,388 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 73,388 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,392 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 68,389 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe running down offside chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,925 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 62,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 57,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2013 57,785 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,095 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Nov 2012 52,095 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

slight leak offside front swivel hub seal

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 45,889 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,607 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,747 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 33,746 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,271 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,744 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 15,654 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 KFV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF04 KFV, 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 KFV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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