MOT Status
ValidMileage
251,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was BL04 HWK registered?
BL04 HWK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 2004.
Is BL04 HWK safe to buy?
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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