2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BL53 PZM
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 243,642 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL53 PZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 243,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL53 PZM 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 (BL53 PZM) between March 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached ”; “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering column universal joint fractured to the extent that steering is affected osf of engine bay (2.1.3”.
BL53 PZM Mileage History
- 19/03/2025237,928 mi
- 24/03/2025237,928 mi
- 02/03/2026243,639 mi+5,711 mi
- 26/03/2026243,642 mi+3 mi
- 20/04/2026243,642 mi
Average of roughly 5,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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