2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L55 ROO
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 89,242 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L55 ROO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 89,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L55 ROO 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 (L55 ROO) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
L55 ROO Mileage History
- 11/01/202385,918 mi
- 23/02/202385,923 mi+5 mi
- 20/02/202486,869 mi+946 mi
- 29/05/202587,826 mi+957 mi
- 05/06/202689,242 mi+1,416 mi
Average of roughly 978 miles per year across 5 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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