2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WN53 NFK
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 181,473 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN53 NFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 181,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN53 NFK 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 (WN53 NFK) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”.
WN53 NFK Mileage History
- 17/11/2023180,671 mi
- 14/11/2024181,219 mi+548 mi
- 15/11/2024181,219 mi
- 05/12/2025181,469 mi+250 mi
- 05/12/2025181,473 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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