2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · KW04 KWD
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 166,096 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW04 KWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 166,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW04 KWD 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 (KW04 KWD) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))”.
KW04 KWD Mileage History
- 13/02/2024161,369 mi
- 05/03/2025164,586 mi+3,217 mi
- 12/03/2025164,586 mi
- 31/03/2026166,096 mi+1,510 mi
- 02/04/2026166,096 mi
Average of roughly 2,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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