2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LR53 JOE
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 122,228 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR53 JOE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 122,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR53 JOE 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 (LR53 JOE) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
LR53 JOE Mileage History
- 21/04/202299,288 mi
- 21/03/2023102,019 mi+2,731 mi
- 18/04/2024107,197 mi+5,178 mi
- 23/04/2025113,796 mi+6,599 mi
- 06/05/2026122,228 mi+8,432 mi
Average of roughly 5,677 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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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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