2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PL54 EPC
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 39,486 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL54 EPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 39,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL54 EPC 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 (PL54 EPC) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached ”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
PL54 EPC Mileage History
- 29/10/202231,912 mi
- 09/11/202334,348 mi+2,436 mi
- 15/11/202437,462 mi+3,114 mi
- 18/11/202437,462 mi
- 12/11/202539,486 mi+2,024 mi
Average of roughly 2,492 miles per year across 5 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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