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LJ53 RDO

2004 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

10,571 mi
Last recorded10,571 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 RDO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 10,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 10,258 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 10,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 9,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 9,377 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 9,303 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 9,169 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 9,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 9,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 9,035 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 8,733 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 8,631 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 8,573 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 8,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 8,159 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,665 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 7,664 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 7,049 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,281 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 3,686 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 2,394 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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LJ53 RDO is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LJ53 RDO, 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 LJ53 RDO registered?

LJ53 RDO is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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