2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 110 SCH
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 105,634 km. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 105,634 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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110 SCH Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2026
- 105,634 km recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
110 SCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (110 SCH) between June 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
110 SCH Odometer History
- 15/06/200720,124 mi
- 15/06/200720,124 mi
- 16/06/200825,493 mi+5,369 mi
- 05/06/200928,653 mi+3,160 mi
- 22/06/201031,122 mi+2,469 mi
- 07/06/201133,181 mi+2,059 mi
- 08/06/201133,181 mi
- 02/07/201236,640 mi+3,459 mi
- 21/06/201338,842 mi+2,202 mi
- 21/06/201338,842 mi
- 18/06/201441,212 mi+2,370 mi
- 25/06/201543,839 mi+2,627 mi
- 07/07/201543,874 mi+35 mi
- 15/07/201644,890 mi+1,016 mi
- 18/07/201644,896 mi+6 mi
- 06/07/201746,332 mi+1,436 mi
- 30/07/201847,323 mi+991 mi
- 26/07/201949,513 mi+2,190 mi
- 10/02/202153,310 mi+3,797 mi
- 10/02/202153,310 mi
- 23/11/202254,010 mi+700 mi
- 07/12/202358,303 mi+4,293 mi
- 25/11/202461,138 mi+2,835 mi
- 12/11/202563,900 mi+2,762 mi
- 30/10/2026105,634 km
Average of roughly 4,413 km per year across 25 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: Excellent
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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