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BG04 ZNR

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,370 mi
Last recorded54,370 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ZNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 54,370 miles

All four tyres are slightly perished / cracking

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Pass 18 Feb 2025 53,852 miles

All four tyres are slightly perished / cracking

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2023 52,577 miles

All four tyres are slightly perished / cracking

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Pass 30 Nov 2021 51,605 miles

All four tyres are slightly perished / cracking

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Fail 30 Nov 2021 51,605 miles

All four tyres are slightly perished / cracking

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,694 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 47,815 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 43,842 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 43,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 40,957 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 40,956 miles

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

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 4 May 2016 37,173 miles

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

steering damper bush worn

tyres cracking

Fail 4 May 2016 37,173 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering damper bush worn

tyres cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,880 miles

headlamp lenses cloudy,

Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,801 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 21,798 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,779 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,512 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 21,512 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,103 miles

ALL TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGEING CRACKS WITHIN THE TREAD PATTEN

Fail 21 Apr 2009 20,103 miles

ALL TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGEING CRACKS WITHIN THE TREAD PATTEN

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,797 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 10,925 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 ZNR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZNR, 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 ZNR registered?

BG04 ZNR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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