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VX54 LNM

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,571 mi
Last recorded74,571 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 LNM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 74,571 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 69,635 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 69,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and Nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Undertray insecure

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 66,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 66,490 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,022 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 61,465 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,793 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 56,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,677 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

inner surface to front brake discs heavily corroded and inner pads look low.

small cuts to both rear tyres.

washer jets not very powerful.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 53,635 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

inner surface to front brake discs heavily corroded and inner pads look low.

small cuts to both rear tyres.

washer jets not very powerful.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,431 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate starting to delaminate

inner surface to front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 50,431 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate starting to delaminate

inner surface to front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 46,853 miles

inner surface to brake discs heavily corroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 46,853 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

inner surface to brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,277 miles

both front brake discs are heavily corroded to inner surface. causing slight imbalance.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 42,277 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are heavily corroded to inner surface. causing slight imbalance.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 38,548 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 24 Sep 2013 38,548 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 17 Nov 2012 36,394 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,821 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,461 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,164 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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VX54 LNM is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VX54 LNM, 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 VX54 LNM registered?

VX54 LNM is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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