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BG04 VVR

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

158,290 mi
Last recorded158,290 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 158,290 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 150,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 150,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 143,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 143,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 134,519 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 124,400 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 122,801 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 112,455 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 107,692 miles

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

front tyres worn to near limit.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,071 miles

oil loss

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,362 miles

engine oil loss.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,382 miles

Oil leak

slight fading of offside tail light bulb.

windscreen washers effective but on limit.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,522 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,882 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,341 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,970 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,130 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,906 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,825 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 VVR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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