2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LT54 RZU
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 65,863 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT54 RZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/02/2026
- 65,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT54 RZU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (LT54 RZU) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
LT54 RZU Mileage History
- 28/10/202263,897 mi
- 15/11/202364,828 mi+931 mi
- 31/01/202565,151 mi+323 mi
- 31/01/202565,159 mi+8 mi
- 17/02/202665,863 mi+704 mi
Average of roughly 594 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: Below Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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