2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K66 RBB
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 160,406 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K66 RBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 160,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K66 RBB 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 (K66 RBB) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 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: Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Steering (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from master cylinder to brake valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
K66 RBB Mileage History
- 20/07/2024151,828 mi
- 16/07/2025156,481 mi+4,653 mi
- 17/07/2025156,481 mi
- 03/08/2026160,402 mi+3,921 mi
- 05/08/2026160,406 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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