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BX04 KHR

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,573 mi
Last recorded123,573 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 KHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 123,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 121,725 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 119,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 117,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,312 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 115,911 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 108,812 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 108,812 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 103,668 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,438 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,119 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,697 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 73,697 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 71,169 miles

drivers door signs of rot and cracking

Pass 8 May 2013 66,468 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 66,467 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 62,735 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 62,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,061 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,653 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 32,559 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 32,555 miles

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 May 2007 25,797 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 KHR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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