2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WF04 WRA
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 164,846 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF04 WRA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 164,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF04 WRA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (WF04 WRA) between April 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
WF04 WRA Mileage History
- 04/04/200721,736 mi
- 04/04/200721,736 mi
- 08/04/200831,701 mi+9,965 mi
- 24/03/200940,289 mi+8,588 mi
- 24/03/200940,289 mi
- 25/03/201048,702 mi+8,413 mi
- 25/03/201048,702 mi
- 01/04/201158,063 mi+9,361 mi
- 16/03/201266,576 mi+8,513 mi
- 09/03/201373,733 mi+7,157 mi
- 09/03/201373,733 mi
- 25/03/201483,341 mi+9,608 mi
- 26/03/201591,049 mi+7,708 mi
- 17/03/201698,827 mi+7,778 mi
- 16/03/2017106,368 mi+7,541 mi
- 21/03/2018114,029 mi+7,661 mi
- 13/03/2019121,458 mi+7,429 mi
- 24/03/2020128,792 mi+7,334 mi
- 22/04/2021134,831 mi+6,039 mi
- 20/04/2022140,702 mi+5,871 mi
- 29/03/2023145,826 mi+5,124 mi
- 17/04/2024149,415 mi+3,589 mi
- 25/04/2025152,763 mi+3,348 mi
- 25/04/2025152,763 mi
- 25/08/2026164,843 mi+12,080 mi
- 04/09/2026164,846 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,369 miles per year across 26 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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