2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SA54 HBC
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/10/2004. Recorded mileage 197,443 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2495cc
SA54 HBC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2023
- 197,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SA54 HBC Mileage History
- 21/04/2022189,957 mi
- 22/04/2022189,957 mi
- 21/04/2023197,443 mi+7,486 mi
Average of roughly 7,494 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SA54 HBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (SA54 HBC) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2023 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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