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LJ04 NVM

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

191,958 mi
Last recorded191,958 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 NVM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 191,958 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 115,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged minor cut on side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

petrol cap seal cracking.

Pass 25 Jun 2024 182,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 112,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 107,696 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 103,809 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage on the lower right side of the front bumper

Pass 13 Jul 2020 103,799 miles

damage to offside front lower wing area.

drivers mirror discoloured

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall.

Fail 29 Jun 2020 103,799 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

damage to offside front lower wing area.

drivers mirror discoloured

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,201 miles

both head lamps dipped beam slightly weaken.

minor chips in windscreen.

Fail 29 Mar 2019 99,201 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both head lamps dipped beam slightly weaken.

minor chips in windscreen.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,434 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,332 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,307 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 72,405 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 67,876 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 59,074 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,011 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,172 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,622 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,301 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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LJ04 NVM is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJ04 NVM, 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 LJ04 NVM registered?

LJ04 NVM is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ04 NVM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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