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BX04 KGA

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,648 mi
Last recorded176,648 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 176,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 173,961 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 170,777 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 155,602 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 155,601 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 137,167 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 124,021 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 110,547 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,833 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,338 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,902 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,232 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,110 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,283 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,334 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 29,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KGA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

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

Is BX04 KGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX04 KGA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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