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C5 BGT

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

113,305 mi
Last recorded113,305 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 BGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 113,305 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 111,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 108,354 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 106,811 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 103,777 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,992 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 99,889 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,142 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 96,676 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,371 miles

Tyres perishing on sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,006 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 87,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,063 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre and both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 2 Apr 2015 84,063 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre and both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,424 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyres side walls cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,664 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 78,664 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,747 miles

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

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

transmission oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,195 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 71,333 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 69,056 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,897 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 56,994 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,596 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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C5 BGT 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 88%.

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 C5 BGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 BGT registered?

C5 BGT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 August 2004.

Is C5 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 BGT shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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