MOT Status
ValidMileage
134,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper short pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ front outrigger body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
windscreen damage not in swept area
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has slight damage on passenger side. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
centre stoplamp inop
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
steering damper offfside bushes worn
Oil leak
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Oil leak
both rear shock absorber bushes worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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BJ04 GUX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 GUX, 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 GUX registered?
BJ04 GUX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 2004.
Is BJ04 GUX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ04 GUX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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