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BF53 PUY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,767 mi
Last recorded115,767 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 115,767 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 115,201 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 115,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both/axle swivel joints leaking oil

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 114,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2022 114,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 113,624 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 113,624 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 111,630 miles

vehicle underside has surface rust

Pass 11 Mar 2019 109,247 miles

Centre stop light not working!

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 106,698 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 103,229 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,758 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,831 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,295 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 86,238 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,662 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 76,662 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,240 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 66,234 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres have got bad cracks in side walls

Arm from steering box got rubber missing of ball joint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear prob got play in rear uj joint

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 56,562 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 56,191 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

centre to rear exhuast joint rusty

damage to nearside rear lower quarter panel

fuel filler cap damaged

nearside front steering sphere damp with oil

offside front wheel has slight damage to inner face

surface corrosion to rear brake discs inner faces

tyres are starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,824 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 44,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,587 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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BF53 PUY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BF53 PUY, 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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BF53 PUY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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