2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VN04 ENK
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 68,337 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN04 ENK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 68,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN04 ENK 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 (VN04 ENK) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Fuel system component leaking fuel pump on cylinder head (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))”.
VN04 ENK Mileage History
- 21/03/202361,969 mi
- 21/03/2024641,714 mi+579,745 mi
- 28/03/202566,404 mi-575,310 mi
- 28/03/202566,404 mi
- 19/03/202668,337 mi+1,933 mi
Average of roughly 2,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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