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BW04 NCX

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,946 mi
Last recorded105,946 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 NCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 105,946 miles

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

n/s/f oil seal piviot leaking slight

Pass 8 Feb 2022 103,319 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,617 miles

holes in front reg plate, still readable

slight play in steering joints

Pass 23 Jan 2020 94,201 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight seepage from the front hub seals

Fail 6 Nov 2019 94,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight seepage from the front hub seals

Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,515 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Above axle/diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight oil leak from both front steering/axle hubs

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,861 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,351 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,389 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 50,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,980 miles

n/s/r reflector damaged and cracked

tow bar pin missing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,979 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear reflecter in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,387 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,390 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,698 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,474 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 NCX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BW04 NCX, 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 NCX registered?

BW04 NCX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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