2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WM53 LSC
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2004. Recorded mileage 117,824 miles. MOT valid until 11/09/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,824 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
WM53 LSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 117,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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WM53 LSC Mileage History
- 10/09/2022104,521 mi
- 07/09/2023109,742 mi+5,221 mi
- 13/09/2024112,818 mi+3,076 mi
- 20/08/2025115,489 mi+2,671 mi
- 26/08/2026117,824 mi+2,335 mi
Average of roughly 3,360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WM53 LSC 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 (WM53 LSC) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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