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BG04 VVK

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,815 mi
Last recorded167,815 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 167,815 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 167,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 167,789 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tyre from bonnet ()

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

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

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

Rear Cross member corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 167,371 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 165,153 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

horn button broken but still working

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2021 165,153 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

horn button broken but still working

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2019 161,731 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all metal brake pipes corroded

general oil leaks

Fail 14 May 2019 161,731 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

general oil leaks

Steering wheel likely to become detached loose (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 159,858 miles

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 159,858 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 156,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 153,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 149,159 miles

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

eml light on

engine oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2013 143,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 135,717 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 117,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 101,984 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 84,176 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,909 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,414 miles

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

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 VVK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVK, 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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BG04 VVK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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