2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CE54 KLD
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/09/2004. Recorded mileage 147,922 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,922 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
CE54 KLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 147,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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CE54 KLD Mileage History
- 29/09/2025141,882 mi
- 29/09/2025141,889 mi+7 mi
- 16/07/2026147,917 mi+6,028 mi
- 21/07/2026147,918 mi+1 mi
- 21/07/2026147,922 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CE54 KLD 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 (CE54 KLD) between September 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 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 (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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