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472 BHO

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,912 mi
Last recorded90,912 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration472 BHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 90,912 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 87,649 miles

coolant leak from expansion bottle

Fail 30 Sep 2024 87,649 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

coolant leak from expansion bottle

Pass 26 Sep 2023 83,099 miles

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

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

slight pull to n/s when braking

Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,370 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 80,370 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 75,028 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 75,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,126 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 71,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,903 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,831 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 58,518 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 54,219 miles

Fuel Filter /Housing Damp

Slight Play In Steering Damper Bush/Pin

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,087 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,703 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,459 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,166 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,518 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,186 miles

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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472 BHO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 472 BHO, 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 472 BHO registered?

472 BHO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is 472 BHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 472 BHO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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