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BW04 FFU

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

155,583 mi
Last recorded155,583 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 155,583 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 155,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 154,750 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 154,749 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Diff mounting ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight mist of oil from both steering spheres

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 153,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 151,262 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 151,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 148,250 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 145,467 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 145,467 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 141,923 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 141,923 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 139,209 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering damper bush/pin worn

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering noisy

Pass 21 Sep 2017 134,278 miles

Flash function not working

Nearside Front Wheel bearing appears to be getting noisy

Offside Steering damper bush/bolt shank worn

Fail 19 Sep 2017 134,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Flash function not working

Nearside Front Wheel bearing appears to be getting noisy

Offside Steering damper bush/bolt shank worn

Pass 20 Sep 2016 127,985 miles

slight play in o/s steering track rod end

steering damper o/s bush very worn

Fail 19 Sep 2016 127,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

slight play in o/s steering track rod end

steering damper o/s bush very worn

Pass 17 Sep 2015 123,692 miles

bonnet safety catch damaging intercooler

slight play in ball joint on top of rear differential

Fail 16 Sep 2015 123,689 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet safety catch damaging intercooler

slight play in ball joint on top of rear differential

Pass 26 Aug 2014 118,227 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 105,712 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 94,394 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Rear brake pads wearing close to limit

Fail 3 Aug 2011 85,655 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front seatbelt damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight dampness to offside sphere

Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,655 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges

Nearside front seatbelt damaged

Slight dampness to offside sphere

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,686 miles

Blow from centre exhaust box.

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 74,686 miles

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

Blow from centre exhaust box.

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,750 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,474 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,120 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 FFU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FFU, 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 FFU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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