2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DU54 OYC
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 75,965 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU54 OYC Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 75,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU54 OYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (DU54 OYC) between September 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (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: “Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
DU54 OYC Mileage History
- 27/09/200725,920 mi
- 09/09/200833,940 mi+8,020 mi
- 15/09/200941,400 mi+7,460 mi
- 06/10/201050,056 mi+8,656 mi
- 03/10/201156,919 mi+6,863 mi
- 28/09/201262,754 mi+5,835 mi
- 17/09/201365,683 mi+2,929 mi
- 03/10/201467,836 mi+2,153 mi
- 22/09/201569,781 mi+1,945 mi
- 20/10/201672,006 mi+2,225 mi
- 05/11/201672,008 mi+2 mi
- 12/12/201772,167 mi+159 mi
- 23/10/201972,267 mi+100 mi
- 22/10/202172,660 mi+393 mi
- 06/05/202272,682 mi+22 mi
- 02/02/202472,880 mi+198 mi
- 28/01/202574,964 mi+2,084 mi
- 16/02/202675,965 mi+1,001 mi
Average of roughly 2,721 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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