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BJ04 GPV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

93,157 mi
Last recorded93,157 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 GPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 93,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 91,566 miles

Front Panhard rod bush has slight play

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 91,542 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering stabiliser arm bush has play

Offside Front Steering stabiliser arm bush has play

Rear Differential leaking

Pass 2 May 2023 91,179 miles

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

Rear Differential leaking oil

Rear Differential stabiliser arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Steering stabiliser arm bush has slight play

Pass 9 May 2022 89,735 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 85,458 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 83,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 81,958 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,726 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 76,137 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 73,252 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,614 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 60,264 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 57,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,986 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,221 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 48,181 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,523 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,523 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,137 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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BJ04 GPV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BJ04 GPV, 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 BJ04 GPV registered?

BJ04 GPV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is BJ04 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ04 GPV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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