2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · NA54 CCN
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 142,999 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA54 CCN Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 142,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA54 CCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (NA54 CCN) between September 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
NA54 CCN Mileage History
- 19/09/200750,720 mi
- 02/09/200859,777 mi+9,057 mi
- 11/09/200965,871 mi+6,094 mi
- 24/11/201067,731 mi+1,860 mi
- 24/11/201067,731 mi
- 18/10/201169,375 mi+1,644 mi
- 07/11/201270,781 mi+1,406 mi
- 08/11/201270,794 mi+13 mi
- 20/02/201480,461 mi+9,667 mi
- 04/02/201585,176 mi+4,715 mi
- 09/02/201688,775 mi+3,599 mi
- 11/02/201688,775 mi
- 20/02/201798,421 mi+9,646 mi
- 14/02/2018106,545 mi+8,124 mi
- 16/02/2018106,545 mi
- 29/01/2019108,722 mi+2,177 mi
- 29/01/2019108,722 mi
- 31/01/2020112,627 mi+3,905 mi
- 27/01/2021113,679 mi+1,052 mi
- 03/02/2021113,685 mi+6 mi
- 15/11/2021114,190 mi+505 mi
- 10/11/2022118,591 mi+4,401 mi
- 13/11/2023120,662 mi+2,071 mi
- 07/11/2024130,176 mi+9,514 mi
- 05/11/2025142,988 mi+12,812 mi
- 06/11/2025142,999 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 5,089 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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