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BW04 NCY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,848 mi
Last recorded144,848 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 NCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 144,848 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 135,870 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 126,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 125,050 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,691 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 867,764 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 65,125 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,918 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,852 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,062 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 NCY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NCY, 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 NCY registered?

BW04 NCY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is BW04 NCY safe to buy?

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