2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WC04 PJC
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 83,812 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WC04 PJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 83,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WC04 PJC 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 (WC04 PJC) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross memeber (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chass”; “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
WC04 PJC Mileage History
- 02/03/202371,707 mi
- 14/03/202475,168 mi+3,461 mi
- 03/03/202578,783 mi+3,615 mi
- 01/05/202578,944 mi+161 mi
- 27/04/202683,812 mi+4,868 mi
Average of roughly 3,838 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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