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A5 BKT

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,891 mi
Last recorded68,891 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BKT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,891 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 68,886 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 68,779 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 68,730 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,678 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 68,562 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,207 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,946 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 62,942 miles

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,478 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 61,478 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,298 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,886 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

n/s wiper split

Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,649 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,929 miles

Front hub seals slight leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,984 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,519 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,280 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,052 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 32,044 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 12 Jun 2007

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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A5 BKT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A5 BKT, 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.

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What year was A5 BKT registered?

A5 BKT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is A5 BKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 BKT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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