2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WR04 HAY
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 150,353 miles. MOT valid until 17/02/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,353 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
WR04 HAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 150,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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WR04 HAY Mileage History
- 24/11/2022135,859 mi
- 07/12/2023140,495 mi+4,636 mi
- 08/12/2023140,445 mi-50 mi
- 09/01/2025144,421 mi+3,976 mi
- 18/02/2026150,353 mi+5,932 mi
Average of roughly 4,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
WR04 HAY 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 (WR04 HAY) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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