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BW-596-XS

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,113 mi
Last recorded74,113 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW-596-XS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 74,113 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 74,092 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Swivel (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Stub axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Stub axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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BW-596-XS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW-596-XS, 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

How do I check the history of BW-596-XS?

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What year was BW-596-XS registered?

BW-596-XS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is BW-596-XS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW-596-XS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW-596-XS have outstanding finance?

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