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BX04 KGN

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,843 mi
Last recorded51,843 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 51,843 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 47,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 42,549 miles

Clutch pedal rubber slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play at steering damper bush

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 42,549 miles

Emissions not tested Engine missfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play at steering damper bush

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 35,235 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bar which holds reg plate to vehicle excess corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 35,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,641 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 32,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 32,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Fuel system component leaking At rear of engine (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,281 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre cut in tread but within the requirement limits

washer system modified but still provides sufficient fluid to screen

Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,847 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,548 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,641 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,393 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 16,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,781 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 13,781 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 KGN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KGN, 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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BX04 KGN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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