2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · JG03 WKO
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 187,153 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JG03 WKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 187,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JG03 WKO 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 (JG03 WKO) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JG03 WKO Mileage History
- 06/10/2023172,784 mi
- 07/10/2024178,075 mi+5,291 mi
- 25/03/2025178,946 mi+871 mi
- 06/03/2026187,053 mi+8,107 mi
- 11/03/2026187,153 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 5,916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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