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BX04 KFV

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,945 mi
Last recorded95,945 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 KFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 95,945 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet safety catch missing (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 95,945 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam due to headlamp switch not functioning correctly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect lamps fitted // No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect lamp fitted// No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet safety catch missing (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 94,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 93,893 miles

bonnet secondary catch missing

Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,685 miles

bonnet secondary retaining device missing

Fail 9 Sep 2023 92,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of front tie rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of front tie rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

bonnet secondary retaining device missing

Pass 6 Sep 2022 91,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 90,744 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,867 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,649 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,901 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,973 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,124 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 85,124 miles

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,423 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,218 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,998 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 68,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 59,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,161 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,162 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,780 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 23,701 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 23,701 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 KFV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KFV, 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 BX04 KFV registered?

BX04 KFV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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The MOT history for BX04 KFV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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