2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WJ54 PYP
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 85,882 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,882 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
WJ54 PYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 85,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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WJ54 PYP Mileage History
- 14/09/202280,360 mi
- 21/09/202382,366 mi+2,006 mi
- 21/09/202382,366 mi
- 10/10/202484,044 mi+1,678 mi
- 17/10/202585,882 mi+1,838 mi
Average of roughly 1,787 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WJ54 PYP 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 (WJ54 PYP) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
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