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LJ54 EBC

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,483 mi
Last recorded62,483 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 EBC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2025 62,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side binding (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2024 62,481 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,450 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,052 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 62,051 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users UNDER BONNET FUEL PIPE CHEWED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,998 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,943 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,553 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 60,552 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking under p/s wheel arch (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,424 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,547 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 58,547 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,662 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,401 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 55,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,677 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,893 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,213 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,175 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LJ54 EBC is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ54 EBC, 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 LJ54 EBC registered?

LJ54 EBC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ54 EBC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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