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BF04 XVV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,625 mi
Last recorded191,625 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 191,625 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 186,775 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 181,443 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 176,748 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 172,986 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 168,768 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 165,382 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 165,382 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 158,545 miles

Central Rear Rear diff seal leaking - flexi hose covered in oil

Front Both swivel joints leaking

Front Coil spring corroded both springs badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 158,544 miles

Brake performance not tested Owing to N/S/R pad condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Rear diff seal leaking - flexi hose covered in oil

Front Both swivel joints leaking

Front Coil spring corroded both springs badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 149,740 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 142,106 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak around engine/gearbox.

rear pinion gear oil seal leaking.

steering damper bushes worn.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 141,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak around engine/gearbox.

rear pinion gear oil seal leaking.

steering damper bushes worn.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 133,806 miles

n/s and o/s front hub seals leaking

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 5 Apr 2016 133,804 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s front hub seals leaking

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 126,375 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 11 Apr 2014 118,903 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 118,894 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 110,346 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 101,252 miles

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

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

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

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend wheels off for inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,002 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,308 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,880 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 70,723 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 XVV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 BF04 XVV, 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 XVV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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