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40 KLX

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,553 mi
Last recorded101,553 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 KLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2025 101,553 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 101,239 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 100,890 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 100,600 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 100,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 99,095 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,338 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,689 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,793 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,844 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 7,626 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,124 miles

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How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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40 KLX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 40 KLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 40 KLX registered?

40 KLX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is 40 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 KLX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 40 KLX have outstanding finance?

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