MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER CASE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
number plate lamp damaged
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fulcrum (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
number plate lamp damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
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 GUU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 GUU, 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 GUU registered?
BJ04 GUU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2004.
Is BJ04 GUU safe to buy?
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