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BX04 KFZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,893 mi
Last recorded119,893 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 119,893 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 116,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

front hub seals weeping

Pass 5 Sep 2023 116,070 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 116,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 116,005 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 115,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 115,955 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 115,798 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 115,143 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 115,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 112,180 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber, play in lower bush.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 112,180 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On full left hand lock. (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear shock absorber, play in lower bush.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,485 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust joint.

Damage to offside front seatbelt.

Front hub seals leaking.

Play in centre propshaft joint.

Play in nearside rear shock absorber lower bush.

Play in steering damper bushes.

Play in switches at steering wheel.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 102,484 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On full left hand lock. (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear exhaust joint.

Damage to offside front seatbelt.

Front hub seals leaking.

Play in centre propshaft joint.

Play in nearside rear shock absorber lower bush.

Play in steering damper bushes.

Play in switches at steering wheel.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,920 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013
Fail 19 Apr 2013

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,210 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 89,118 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 89,118 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

1 of 2 number plate bulbs in-op

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs look thin

Pass 1 Feb 2010 79,437 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,011 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,332 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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BX04 KFZ 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 80%.

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 KFZ, 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 KFZ registered?

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

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