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BJ04 GPY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,207 mi
Last recorded95,207 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 GPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 95,207 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 95,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 93,196 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 91,249 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,750 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 79,509 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,889 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,606 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,836 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,108 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,010 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,774 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,650 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 40,645 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,764 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 37,764 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2011 35,834 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 35,736 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 34,691 miles

front n/s driving lamp inop

Pass 28 May 2009 31,404 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 30,914 miles

no cat fitted on this vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2008 28,289 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,774 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak both front hub seals

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 GPY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GPY, 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 BJ04 GPY registered?

BJ04 GPY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 2004.

Is BJ04 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ04 GPY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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