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BW04 FFP

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,488 mi
Last recorded101,488 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 FFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 101,488 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 98,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,934 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box sector arm. (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,753 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 86,753 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 82,706 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,849 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,231 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 75,760 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,760 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,226 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,343 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,857 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 26,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,525 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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BW04 FFP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BW04 FFP, 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 BW04 FFP registered?

BW04 FFP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is BW04 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 FFP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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