2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WG04 XES
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/05/2004. Recorded mileage 183,744 miles. MOT valid until 23/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,744 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
WG04 XES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 183,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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WG04 XES Mileage History
- 21/07/2025174,653 mi
- 08/08/2025175,222 mi+569 mi
- 31/07/2026183,696 mi+8,474 mi
- 24/08/2026183,743 mi+47 mi
- 25/08/2026183,744 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WG04 XES 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 (WG04 XES) between July 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play and dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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