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LJ54 EBN

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,644 mi
Last recorded12,644 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 EBN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 12,644 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 12,568 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 12,430 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 12,303 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 12,078 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 11,706 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 11,706 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 11,415 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 6,918 miles

tyre pressure warning light on dash.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 6,680 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 6,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,037 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 7,741 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 4,668 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 4,230 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 3,253 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 2,380 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 2,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 EBN is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black 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 LJ54 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

LJ54 EBN is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ54 EBN 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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