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2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W55 DEF

W55 DEF

2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2004. Recorded mileage 137,092 miles. MOT valid until 12/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
2495cc

W55 DEF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
  • 137,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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W55 DEF Mileage History

  1. 15/09/2022125,677 mi
  2. 17/09/2022125,678 mi+1 mi
  3. 10/11/2023133,422 mi+7,744 mi
  4. 13/12/2024134,287 mi+865 mi
  5. 13/11/2025137,092 mi+2,805 mi

Average of roughly 3,609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

W55 DEF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (W55 DEF) between September 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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