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BW04 FFR

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,170 mi
Last recorded96,170 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 FFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 96,170 miles

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking

rear x member corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 95,469 miles

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking

Fail 15 Oct 2024 95,465 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2023 94,668 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 94,664 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component modified such that the steering is adversely affected STEERING DAMPERFIXING LOOSE (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,434 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 93,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,210 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 90,610 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,131 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip worn

small chip bottom of windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2018 87,741 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Pass 17 Oct 2017 86,505 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 86,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,867 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 84,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,403 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,054 miles

steering damper bush has slight play

very rear seats cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2012 72,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak

Slight play steering damper bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,072 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,382 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 61,382 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,567 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,745 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,153 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 19,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 FFR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BW04 FFR, 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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BW04 FFR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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