2004 Land Rover 5 Door Auto Estate 2.9L Diesel · MW53 VFB
2004 Land Rover 5 Door Auto Estate (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 157,001 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 5 DOOR AUTO ESTATE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MW53 VFB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 157,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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MW53 VFB Mileage History
- 08/04/202358,605 mi
- 10/05/202554,605 mi-4,000 mi
- 09/05/2026157,001 mi+102,396 mi
Average of roughly 31,890 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MW53 VFB 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 5 Door Auto Estate (MW53 VFB) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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