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BW04 NDV

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

217,210 mi
Last recorded217,210 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 217,210 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 216,554 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 214,712 miles

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

Central Rear centre rear axle ball joint worn above diff

Nearside Front swivel as slight leak

Fail 1 Feb 2020 214,712 miles

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

Central Rear centre rear axle ball joint worn above diff

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front swivel as slight leak

Pass 30 Nov 2018 214,312 miles

Central Rear rear axle middle ball joint worn

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

Nearside Front swivel joint slight leak

Pass 20 Dec 2017 211,059 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to & from brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front swivel joint seal seaping

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 208,825 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel joint seal seaping

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all over underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2016 206,195 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front swivel joint seal seaping

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all over underside corrosion

Pass 21 May 2014 206,180 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front swivel joint seal seaping

Pass 5 Jul 2010 182,187 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 154,667 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 126,346 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 94,422 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 NDV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White 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 NDV, 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 NDV registered?

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

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