2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WD04 PCF
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 219,186 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD04 PCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 219,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD04 PCF 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 (WD04 PCF) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 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: Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
WD04 PCF Mileage History
- 06/03/2024214,742 mi
- 24/02/2025217,015 mi+2,273 mi
- 10/03/2025217,022 mi+7 mi
- 27/02/2026219,178 mi+2,156 mi
- 05/03/2026219,186 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,226 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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