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BX04 FVS

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,372 mi
Last recorded74,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 FVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2013 74,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,017 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,163 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 38,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,034 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,404 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play o/s front steering damper bush

Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,014 miles

FRONT SWIVEL HOUSINGS STARTING TO LEAK SLIGHTLY.

FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT.

REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

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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BX04 FVS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX04 FVS, 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 BX04 FVS registered?

BX04 FVS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is BX04 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX04 FVS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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