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BX04 KLM

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,025 mi
Last recorded95,025 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 95,025 miles

Offside Front sphere bearing upper & lower slight play

Pass 15 May 2024 91,746 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2024 91,746 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 87,632 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 87,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 84,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 81,243 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,182 miles

Nearside Front Inner swivel ball seal slight oil leak

Offside Front Inner swivel oil seal slight leak

Pass 11 May 2018 80,459 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2018 80,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2017 77,032 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 77,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,478 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 75,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,990 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,980 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 68,980 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,034 miles

Back box corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 52,949 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 52,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 47,830 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,312 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 37,374 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 37,374 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,598 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 KLM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KLM, 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 KLM registered?

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

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