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BX04 KHZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,037 mi
Last recorded155,037 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 155,037 miles

ALL TYRES OLD AND CRACKING ON WALL

N/S/F FOOT WELL CORRODED

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

O/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED (TOP)

REAR NIMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIOATED

Fail 2 Oct 2025 155,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ALL TYRES OLD AND CRACKING ON WALL

N/S/F FOOT WELL CORRODED

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

O/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED (TOP)

REAR NIMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIOATED

Pass 3 Oct 2024 153,096 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HAS CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALLS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 153,095 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

ALL FOUR TYRES HAS CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALLS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 152,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch area under bonnet area panel joled and corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f slight play in steering ()

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips o/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

no centre seat blet fitted

slight leak from front hub seals

Pass 2 Nov 2021 151,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears covered with sealer (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front slight leak from hub ball joint seal

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears , side wall cracking n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips o/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 151,294 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 148,715 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 142,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 134,389 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 129,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 129,104 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 129,103 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 128,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 123,739 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 123,739 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 119,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

steering damper has wear on bush

Fail 8 Dec 2011 118,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,137 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 103,875 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 90,353 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 77,172 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 77,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 464,188 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 KHZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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