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BX04 KHE

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

288,364 mi
Last recorded288,364 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 288,364 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under bonnet by master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires attention! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 276,783 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 276,783 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 261,227 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 261,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 253,378 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 238,658 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 230,380 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 217,072 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 201,289 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 181,400 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 161,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 142,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 142,375 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 126,528 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 122,048 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 109,233 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 109,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/f disc pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,268 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,899 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,349 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,130 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 KHE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KHE, 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 KHE registered?

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

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