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LJ03 HMJ

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,205 mi
Last recorded44,205 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 HMJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 44,205 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 41,340 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,972 miles

rear exhaust clamp is broken

Fail 5 Sep 2023 36,972 miles

Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 34,445 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 33,509 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 32,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,507 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 29,560 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,131 miles

Nearside Rear disc red in colour and pads crumbing, advised to change

Offside Front disc grooved and both inner surfaces corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,302 miles

engine man light on

front and rear discs inner surface corroding

under trays fitted not fully allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2015 27,218 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre low on pressure, inflated to 32 psi

engine man light on

front and rear discs inner surface corroding

under trays fitted not fully allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2013 25,609 miles

both front discs lipped and corroding

both rear tyres cracking

cut in o/s/f tyre recommend replacement a.s.a.p

Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,480 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded.inner pads worn close to warning

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking

tyre pressure warning on,pressures ok

Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,869 miles

corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking

parking brake noisy

Pass 11 Oct 2010 19,947 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

engine management light on

flat tyre warning light on

slight cracking to all tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2008 15,950 miles

slight cracking to all tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2007 12,700 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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LJ03 HMJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 HMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ03 HMJ registered?

LJ03 HMJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ03 HMJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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