MOT Status
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194,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick/axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front 'hockey sticks' chafed by tyres (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
both swivel joints starting to leak grease
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 VXF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 VXF, 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 VXF registered?
BJ04 VXF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2004.
Is BJ04 VXF safe to buy?
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