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50 DCE

2004 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,853 mi
Last recorded7,853 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 DCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 7,853 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 6,785 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 6,402 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 6,245 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 6,119 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 6,061 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 5,973 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 5,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 5,447 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 5,112 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 5,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 4,973 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 4,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 48,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,182 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 4,722 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 3,956 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 3,336 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 2,995 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,883 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 2,165 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,085 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 1,882 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 1,262 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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50 DCE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 50 DCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 50 DCE registered?

50 DCE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is 50 DCE safe to buy?

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