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BL04 HWK

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

251,983 mi
Last recorded251,983 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 251,983 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 240,483 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 227,549 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 215,769 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 203,525 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 196,077 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 191,217 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 178,302 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 165,505 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 148,710 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 132,794 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

offside front axle swivel seal leaking

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 118,481 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 101,893 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,455 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 85,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,516 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 52,516 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,065 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,330 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 36,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 306,316 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 30,631 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,390 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 HWK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL04 HWK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL04 HWK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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