MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,157 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of BJ04 GPV?
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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.
Does BJ04 GPV have outstanding finance?
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