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BJ04 YTS

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,711 mi
Last recorded94,711 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 YTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 94,711 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 92,858 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 92,572 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 91,581 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,390 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 77,536 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 73,110 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 67,922 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,519 miles

oil leak from diff

suspesion front ball both sides slightly damp

Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,507 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 58,185 miles

Front Suspension end ball seaping oil

Pass 30 Dec 2014 54,737 miles

slight mist of oil on suspension swivel ball

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,722 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Jan 2014 51,721 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Dec 2012 49,848 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,649 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 40,082 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front disc corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2009 35,056 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f sus ball damp with oil

Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,965 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,607 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 YTS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YTS, 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 YTS registered?

BJ04 YTS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2004.

Is BJ04 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ04 YTS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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