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BJ04 GRF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

134,773 mi
Last recorded134,773 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 134,773 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 130,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 125,260 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 120,808 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 116,911 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 111,852 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 108,165 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 102,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,147 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 92,882 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,217 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,266 miles

rear tyres getting low and perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,947 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 63,936 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,708 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fuel tank has a possible leak.But nothing was found.?

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Towbar incomplete

Vehicle presented in dirty condition.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wipers only just clear the screen.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,603 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,671 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,403 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 GRF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 GRF, 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 GRF registered?

BJ04 GRF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ04 GRF 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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