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2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AR04 XZD

AR04 XZD

2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 75,808 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2019.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2004 · Norwich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 May 2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (30 Sept 2018)
Recorded Mileage
75,808 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 May 2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30 Sept 2018
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2004
Engine
2495cc

AR04 XZD Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2018
  • 75,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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AR04 XZD Mileage History

  1. 02/10/201474,911 mi
  2. 26/11/201575,667 mi+756 mi
  3. 13/05/201875,808 mi+141 mi

Average of roughly 248 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

AR04 XZD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 14:14
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (AR04 XZD) between October 2014 and May 2018.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

PASS
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ADVISORY