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BG04 FAJ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,064 mi
Last recorded20,064 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 20,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 18,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,741 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 18,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 18,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 18,703 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 18,535 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,047 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 17,460 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,857 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 16,857 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,336 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,592 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 13,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,247 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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BG04 FAJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG04 FAJ, 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 BG04 FAJ registered?

BG04 FAJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is BG04 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 FAJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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