2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A111 AAR
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 54,066 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,066 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
A111 AAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 54,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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A111 AAR Mileage History
- 18/01/202449,142 mi
- 27/01/202550,567 mi+1,425 mi
- 30/01/202550,571 mi+4 mi
- 21/04/202654,066 mi+3,495 mi
- 21/04/202654,066 mi
Average of roughly 2,182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A111 AAR 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 (A111 AAR) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm to hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))”.
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