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B8 NWY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,961 mi
Last recorded119,961 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 NWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 119,961 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 119,645 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 117,683 miles

light corrosion on rear x member

Pass 26 Sep 2019 116,059 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 115,435 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,950 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 113,295 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 118,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 109,192 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,845 miles

Both front tyres are fairly well worn, nearside is worst and should be replaced soon.

Offside rear and nearside front seatbelt webs have markings with being caught in door latches.

Rear registration plate is deteriorating.

Steering drop arm balljoint has slight wear/play.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 100,845 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres are fairly well worn, nearside is worst and should be replaced soon.

Clutch fluid requires topping up

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake slower than offside, offside inner pad is well worn.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear and nearside front seatbelt webs have markings with being caught in door latches.

Rear registration plate is deteriorating.

Steering drop arm balljoint has slight wear/play.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,272 miles

Both headlight lenses are becoming cloudy.

Nearside front seatbelt has slight markings on web, advise to replace.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 88,272 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both headlight lenses are becoming cloudy.

Nearside front seatbelt has slight markings on web, advise to replace.

Parking brake lever has long travel.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,792 miles

Offside front steering swivel hub is leaking oil.

Some brake pipes have slight corrosion.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 76,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front steering swivel hub is leaking oil.

Some brake pipes have slight corrosion.

Pass 27 Jun 2010 70,413 miles

Front registration plate has slight damage.

Rear section of front to rear brake pipe, nearside rear,ends of both pipes going to front hoses and nearside front pipe at caliper (5) all have light corrosion and may require replacement for next MOT.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 70,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front registration plate has slight damage.

Rear section of front to rear brake pipe, nearside rear,ends of both pipes going to front hoses and nearside front pipe at caliper (5) all have light corrosion and may require replacement for next MOT.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,163 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 59,153 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

play at steering damper o/s bush.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 48,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

play at steering damper o/s bush.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B8 NWY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B8 NWY, 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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B8 NWY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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