2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DS04 AEF
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2004. Recorded mileage 68,353 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15/02/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,353 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
DS04 AEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2023
- 68,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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DS04 AEF Mileage History
- 07/09/202164,423 mi
- 08/09/202266,272 mi+1,849 mi
- 09/09/202266,272 mi
- 09/09/202368,353 mi+2,081 mi
- 09/09/202368,353 mi
Average of roughly 1,962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS04 AEF 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 (DS04 AEF) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2023 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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