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LE53 HWM

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,473 mi
Last recorded47,473 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 HWM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 47,473 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 45,789 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 44,001 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 42,091 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 34,075 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 33,860 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 33,381 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 32,754 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,097 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 30,938 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 28,601 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 25,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 24,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,797 miles

offside front tyre has deep cuts to tread/sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2011 20,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,256 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 18,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 15,335 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,651 miles

Near side front tyre outer wall cut

Fail 23 Jan 2008 12,650 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Near side front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 5 Feb 2007 9,861 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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LE53 HWM is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE53 HWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LE53 HWM registered?

LE53 HWM is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is LE53 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE53 HWM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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