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BJ04 GPZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,984 mi
Last recorded192,984 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 192,984 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 184,749 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 173,766 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking fluid

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Boot (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged central (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possible transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 173,766 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Boot (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking fluid

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Boot (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged central (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possible transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 165,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 159,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 151,649 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering damper bush is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 147,960 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering bamper bush deteriorated

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 138,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering damper bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play at time of test

Fail 8 May 2017 138,168 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering damper bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2016 133,524 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 126,384 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 120,634 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 115,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 115,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 109,473 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 109,473 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 102,198 miles

Side facing rear seats, seatbelts damaged.

Steering damper arm slight play in bush

Pass 19 Apr 2010 91,983 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 91,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,725 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 83,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 75,029 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,854 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 GPZ 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 75%.

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

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