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BK04 NSN

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,942 mi
Last recorded149,942 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 NSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 149,942 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 146,086 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering shock absorber bush has slight play

Tape on drivers seatbelt

Fail 18 Nov 2024 146,086 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering shock absorber bush has slight play

Tape on drivers seatbelt

Pass 28 Nov 2023 143,523 miles

Drivers seat belt has tape on it

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering shock absorber has slight play in bush

Fail 27 Nov 2023 143,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drivers seat belt has tape on it

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering shock absorber has slight play in bush

Pass 17 Nov 2022 139,511 miles

Drivers seat belt has tape on it

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering shock absorber has slight play in bush

Pass 16 Dec 2021 134,795 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 127,300 miles

Drivers belt has tape on it

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 127,300 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Drivers belt has tape on it

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 120,727 miles

Drivers seat belt has tape on it

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 120,727 miles

Drivers seat belt has tape on it

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 111,720 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 111,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 103,160 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering damper? has slight play in bush

Fail 17 Nov 2017 103,160 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Steering damper? has slight play in bush

Pass 2 Nov 2016 94,510 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play just off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidwall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,717 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,025 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,888 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,933 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,476 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 11,749 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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BK04 NSN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK04 NSN, 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 BK04 NSN registered?

BK04 NSN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 2004.

Is BK04 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK04 NSN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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