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LN04 BDE

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,409 mi
Last recorded85,409 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 BDE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 85,366 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,054 miles

exhaust flexi deteriated

Fail 10 Aug 2023 85,054 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 27 Oct 2022 83,086 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,133 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,219 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 73,376 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,548 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 64,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 52,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,041 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,669 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,488 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,123 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 14,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,386 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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LN04 BDE is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LN04 BDE, 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 LN04 BDE registered?

LN04 BDE is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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