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BJ04 GVP

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,581 mi
Last recorded37,581 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 GVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,581 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,203 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,813 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,714 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,910 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 GVP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

BJ04 GVP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is BJ04 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ04 GVP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ04 GVP have outstanding finance?

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