2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VX54 HZL
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 108,501 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX54 HZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 108,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX54 HZL 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 (VX54 HZL) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VX54 HZL Mileage History
- 28/04/202398,349 mi
- 29/04/2024104,144 mi+5,795 mi
- 25/04/2025108,482 mi+4,338 mi
- 15/05/2025108,501 mi+19 mi
- 15/05/2025108,501 mi
Average of roughly 4,955 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: Below Average
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