2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FG54 YJO

The Land Rover Defender presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 October 2025 at 65,448 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results since the 2022 test. The upkeep pattern shows no worsening faults and no recurring advisories across the available history. Recorded mileage sits low for a 2004 vehicle. The keeper covered just 1,383 miles between the 31 October 2022 test at 61,370 miles and the 17 October 2023 pass at 62,696 miles, then a mere 1,752 miles to the 14 October 2024 test at 64,065 miles. Annual use averaged under 3,000 miles. The single failure on 16 October 2023 at 62,679 miles listed no defects, with the vehicle passing one day later at 62,696 miles; this suggests an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a worn component fault. A buyer should still inspect the chassis and bulkhead for structural corrosion, as Defenders of this age commonly suffer hidden rust despite clean MOT sheets. The low standing mileage implies the drivetrain and suspension bushes may have aged through inactivity rather than use. Check the brake discs and calipers for seizing after long idle periods. Verify the 2023 failure reason with DVSA, since the record shows no defect text. Otherwise, the test history implies a lightly used vehicle with consistent annual testing and no flagged mechanical risk.