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BX04 KHU

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,716 mi
Last recorded116,716 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 116,716 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 109,266 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,873 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 99,549 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 99,549 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 92,473 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 92,473 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 81,018 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,242 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,783 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 42,245 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 KHU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KHU, 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 KHU registered?

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

Is BX04 KHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX04 KHU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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