2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 4500 WE
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/10/2004. Recorded mileage 53,666 miles. MOT valid until 09/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2495cc
4500 WE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 53,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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4500 WE Mileage History
- 11/04/202452,091 mi
- 04/04/202552,953 mi+862 mi
- 30/04/202552,956 mi+3 mi
- 25/04/202653,633 mi+677 mi
- 11/05/202653,666 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
4500 WE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (4500 WE) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis cross m”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting cr”.
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