2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MW54 WAT
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 76,406 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW54 WAT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 76,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW54 WAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (MW54 WAT) between September 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
MW54 WAT Mileage History
- 10/09/200716,912 mi
- 01/09/200825,867 mi+8,955 mi
- 01/09/200825,867 mi
- 25/09/200936,771 mi+10,904 mi
- 23/09/201046,355 mi+9,584 mi
- 24/09/201149,303 mi+2,948 mi
- 20/09/201251,530 mi+2,227 mi
- 18/09/201354,515 mi+2,985 mi
- 21/05/201455,262 mi+747 mi
- 22/05/201455,262 mi
- 19/05/201563,145 mi+7,883 mi
- 20/05/201563,145 mi
- 01/06/201667,033 mi+3,888 mi
- 03/06/201667,033 mi
- 21/06/201768,801 mi+1,768 mi
- 21/06/201869,921 mi+1,120 mi
- 13/08/201971,706 mi+1,785 mi
- 06/10/202272,804 mi+1,098 mi
- 28/09/202373,522 mi+718 mi
- 28/09/202373,522 mi
- 07/11/202474,915 mi+1,393 mi
- 10/11/202576,406 mi+1,491 mi
Average of roughly 3,275 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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