2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VT04 MCG
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 133,319 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VT04 MCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 133,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VT04 MCG 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 (VT04 MCG) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 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: “Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))”.
VT04 MCG Mileage History
- 10/04/2024127,075 mi
- 12/04/2024127,075 mi
- 11/04/2025130,484 mi+3,409 mi
- 25/03/2026133,319 mi+2,835 mi
- 25/03/2026133,319 mi
Average of roughly 3,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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