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BHZ 9859

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,059 mi
Last recorded78,059 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 9859
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 78,059 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 68,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 68,898 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 60,986 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

main beam flickers on when hazards operated with dipped beam on .

rear A frame ball joint rubber split but secure . (above rear axle)

Pass 21 Apr 2023 57,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush needs changing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush needs changing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 45,361 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 45,251 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 45,249 miles

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

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 45,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,107 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,873 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 44,873 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 43,143 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,052 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 42,030 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Door step (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,152 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 40,152 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,383 miles

nearside rear mudflap damaged

side runners corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,077 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking,not deep. n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking, not deep

Pass 6 Jan 2012 35,770 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,434 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,307 miles

Advise both front steering swivel joint seals leaking oil.

Advise slight webbing damage to off side front and near side front seatbelts.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,951 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

front wiper blades not clearing screen sufficiently

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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BHZ 9859 is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BHZ 9859, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHZ 9859 registered?

BHZ 9859 is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BHZ 9859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHZ 9859 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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