2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GIG 2021
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 144,537 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GIG 2021 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 144,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GIG 2021 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 (GIG 2021) between May 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 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: Bodywork (13 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))”.
GIG 2021 Mileage History
- 02/05/2023143,673 mi
- 11/05/2023143,711 mi+38 mi
- 09/09/2024144,194 mi+483 mi
- 18/09/2024144,237 mi+43 mi
- 22/09/2025144,537 mi+300 mi
Average of roughly 361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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