2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SM54 KCA
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 251,830 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 251,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM54 KCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 251,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM54 KCA 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 (SM54 KCA) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM54 KCA Mileage History
- 04/04/2024234,133 mi
- 10/04/2024234,137 mi+4 mi
- 20/03/2025239,253 mi+5,116 mi
- 20/03/2025239,253 mi
- 21/03/2026251,830 mi+12,577 mi
Average of roughly 9,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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