2004 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Petrol · GX53 DJD
2004 Land Rover Range Rover (4.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 118,462 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX53 DJD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 118,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX53 DJD 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 Range Rover (GX53 DJD) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 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: Bodywork (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged worn down to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT AREA (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GX53 DJD Mileage History
- 07/03/2024114,816 mi
- 19/03/2025118,022 mi+3,206 mi
- 26/03/2025118,024 mi+2 mi
- 15/05/2026118,462 mi+438 mi
- 15/05/2026118,462 mi
Average of roughly 1,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
The complex air suspension suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, leaking valve blocks, and faulty height sensors. The "SUSPENSION INACTIVE" message commonly appears.
- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
The front differential on pre-2006 models was inadequately designed and prone to premature wear and sudden failure, often at highway speeds.
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