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BW53 OBN

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,223 mi
Last recorded103,223 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 OBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 103,223 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 98,231 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 91,691 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,886 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,694 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,603 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,273 miles

rear A frame ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,126 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,300 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,040 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,079 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,352 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,701 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,014 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,278 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,979 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,001 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,415 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 11,762 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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BW53 OBN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BW53 OBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW53 OBN registered?

BW53 OBN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is BW53 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 OBN shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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