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BX04 KHJ

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,005 mi
Last recorded152,005 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 152,005 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 151,325 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 149,990 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 149,724 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 149,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 149,488 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 148,871 miles

Rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 147,869 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 144,909 miles

Nearside Front bulkhead rusted generally

Offside Front bulkhead rusted near windscreen area

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Fail 3 Jan 2019 144,909 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable drag link shaft bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush bolt loose signs of movement

Nearside Front bulkhead rusted generally

Offside Front bulkhead rusted near windscreen area

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Pass 1 Feb 2018 138,910 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both foremost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both foremost bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 127,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smearing and split

Pass 28 Apr 2016 115,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak on engine advise

Pass 17 Apr 2015 103,083 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor damage to numberous body panels

Pass 9 May 2014 959,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

roof rack very rusty

Pass 30 May 2013

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2013 86,094 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,455 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,311 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,952 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,344 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 35,656 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 35,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KHJ 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 KHJ, 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 KHJ registered?

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

Is BX04 KHJ safe to buy?

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