2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DU54 UMC
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 163,057 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU54 UMC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 163,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU54 UMC 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 (DU54 UMC) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Front Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
DU54 UMC Mileage History
- 27/03/2023160,770 mi
- 03/05/2024162,423 mi+1,653 mi
- 04/05/2024162,425 mi+2 mi
- 30/09/2025163,054 mi+629 mi
- 08/10/2025163,057 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 902 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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