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BX04 KHB

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,249 mi
Last recorded126,249 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 126,249 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 123,074 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 115,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,926 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 109,980 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 109,504 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 109,153 miles

Offside Rear break pipe corroded

Rear chassis corroded not holed

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2017 109,097 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 109,097 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 108,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 108,412 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 108,298 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 108,298 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 107,309 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 102,152 miles

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 29 Dec 2011 102,108 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 98,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 84,920 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 66,610 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,072 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 53,072 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 38,929 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 38,929 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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 KHB is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KHB, 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 KHB registered?

BX04 KHB is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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