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B15 HPR

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,514 mi
Last recorded78,514 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 HPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,514 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 76,616 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 72,373 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 66,079 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 61,601 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,788 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 57,788 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,848 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,218 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,376 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,273 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,255 miles

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

noise from steering column on turning lock to lock

Pass 31 May 2013 28,588 miles

indicator stalk clicks/jumps when carrying out lock to lock check

Pass 28 May 2012 26,654 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,205 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,468 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 20,458 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,294 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 19,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

note no plates have no bs number

Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,974 miles

Oil leak

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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B15 HPR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B15 HPR, 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 B15 HPR registered?

B15 HPR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is B15 HPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 HPR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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