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BL53 AEG

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,941 mi
Last recorded129,941 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 AEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 129,941 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 31 Jul 2025 129,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 22 Jul 2024 123,526 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front differential seal is leaking

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 123,526 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front differential seal is leaking

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 118,437 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 118,396 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear differential support (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 115,502 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slight corrosion rear body mounting support member

Fail 12 Aug 2022 115,500 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slight corrosion rear body mounting support member

Pass 15 Sep 2021 112,018 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 112,018 miles

Passenger's seat insecure all rear (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2020 106,163 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 103,211 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid section body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid section body mount, borderline excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Running board and mountings corroded and nearside

Pass 15 May 2018 98,750 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 93,419 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion and nearside rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 93,418 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Running board fixing corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion and nearside rear (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 88,021 miles

Upper stop light inop

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,454 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 82,828 miles

surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 7 May 2013 77,454 miles

rear chassis cross member has surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2012 72,020 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres slightly perishing on sidewalls

Pass 19 May 2011 61,728 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 19 May 2010 53,802 miles

advise both front tyres starting to perish

advise front screen chipped

Pass 21 May 2009 51,159 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 49,409 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 47,596 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 34,859 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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BL53 AEG is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL53 AEG, 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 BL53 AEG registered?

BL53 AEG is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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