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BL04 FLJ

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,462 mi
Last recorded155,462 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 155,462 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 155,462 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 153,359 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 151,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 148,850 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 146,685 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2020 145,435 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 143,685 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 143,685 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 137,278 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 128,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 120,539 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,514 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 116,395 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,587 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,212 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,821 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,276 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,873 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,823 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,313 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,025 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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BL04 FLJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BL04 FLJ, 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 BL04 FLJ registered?

BL04 FLJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is BL04 FLJ safe to buy?

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