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BG04 VVF

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,816 mi
Last recorded72,816 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,816 miles

Nail in nearside front 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)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 72,812 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front 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)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 69,304 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc inner face pitted and only braking on part of disc

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,170 miles

Nearside mirror arm loose.

Slight oil leak.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 66,170 miles

Nearside mirror arm loose.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight oil leak.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,505 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,893 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,379 miles

Fuel cap does not lock, seal etc all o.k.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 28,247 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 VVF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BG04 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

BG04 VVF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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