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BL53 PZN

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,619 mi
Last recorded167,619 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 PZN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 167,619 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 160,080 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 156,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to body mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to body mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 156,354 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust fault (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to body mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to body mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 152,873 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 149,259 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 146,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 146,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2018 141,689 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 141,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 136,434 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 128,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 121,808 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 116,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 109,474 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 100,017 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 89,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 79,111 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 72,948 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 72,901 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 70,401 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,483 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,042 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 68,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 PZN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PZN, 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 PZN registered?

BL53 PZN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 2004.

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