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D2 WCX

2004 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

14,749 mi
Last recorded14,749 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 WCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 14,749 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 14,749 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 14,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 14,749 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 14,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2022 14,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 147,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 147,490 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 147,490 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 14,749 miles

all rear shocker bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2018 147,493 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 14,749 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 14,749 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 14,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 12,566 miles

Both front steps siezed down

Pass 4 Feb 2014 4,431 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 90,914 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,341 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S AND N/S SEAT BELTS.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,827 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 64,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bruising to n/s/f seat belt.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,615 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber slightly worn.

Clutch Pedal Rubber worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 52,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake Pedal Rubber slightly worn.

Clutch Pedal Rubber worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,801 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 41,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,414 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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D2 WCX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D2 WCX, 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 D2 WCX registered?

D2 WCX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is D2 WCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 WCX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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