2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 4 SDN
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 89,320 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4 SDN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 89,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
4 SDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (4 SDN) between September 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Steering (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
4 SDN Mileage History
- 18/09/200719,829 mi
- 25/09/200719,866 mi+37 mi
- 23/09/200825,151 mi+5,285 mi
- 31/03/201029,660 mi+4,509 mi
- 01/04/201029,661 mi+1 mi
- 17/03/201133,700 mi+4,039 mi
- 20/03/201240,041 mi+6,341 mi
- 04/04/201347,247 mi+7,206 mi
- 31/03/201452,292 mi+5,045 mi
- 30/03/201556,431 mi+4,139 mi
- 27/01/201659,274 mi+2,843 mi
- 30/01/201659,275 mi+1 mi
- 24/01/201767,816 mi+8,541 mi
- 24/01/201767,818 mi+2 mi
- 25/01/201878,542 mi+10,724 mi
- 20/03/201980,130 mi+1,588 mi
- 20/03/201980,134 mi+4 mi
- 24/06/202082,737 mi+2,603 mi
- 28/07/202184,738 mi+2,001 mi
- 12/01/202387,753 mi+3,015 mi
- 27/02/202489,174 mi+1,421 mi
- 09/06/202689,320 mi+146 mi
Average of roughly 3,711 miles per year across 22 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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