2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WF04 XJB
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2004. Recorded mileage 120,463 miles. MOT valid until 27/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2495cc
WF04 XJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 120,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WF04 XJB Mileage History
- 20/01/2023113,265 mi
- 16/02/2023113,267 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/2024116,668 mi+3,401 mi
- 19/08/2024116,668 mi
- 28/10/2025120,463 mi+3,795 mi
Average of roughly 2,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WF04 XJB 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 (WF04 XJB) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 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: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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