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BL04 HWH

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,067 mi
Last recorded60,067 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 HWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 60,067 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 59,292 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 58,739 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 58,705 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers plate limit is 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel stains around fuel tank area

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 58,379 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Smell of Diesel Detected, but no Visible Leaks

Fail 1 Dec 2020 58,364 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Smell of Diesel Detected, but no Visible Leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2019 57,357 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,139 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 55,139 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,272 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,582 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,758 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 48,665 miles

exhaust deteriated

unable to fully check brakes

Pass 25 Jun 2011 46,599 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,390 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,090 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,487 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,170 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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BL04 HWH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BL04 HWH, 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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BL04 HWH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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