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BX04 KLK

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,654 mi
Last recorded128,654 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 128,654 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 126,248 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 123,397 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 120,742 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 117,901 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 114,903 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 112,452 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 110,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 106,133 miles

Rear slight oil leak from gear box and engine

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 102,161 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 102,161 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed n/s/f door not secure ( lock worn ) (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play n/s/r/ wheel bearing has exsesive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak oil leak at rear of engine ( Driping )

Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,163 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 91,943 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 84,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,126 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,331 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,869 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,429 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,828 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,389 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,328 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,333 miles

STEERING DAMPER BUSH PLAY. PADS LOW.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,746 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 29,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KLK 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 87.5%.

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 KLK, 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 KLK registered?

BX04 KLK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 2004.

Is BX04 KLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX04 KLK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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