2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 1 RNL
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 60,403 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1 RNL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 60,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1 RNL 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 (1 RNL) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
1 RNL Mileage History
- 14/07/202258,266 mi
- 17/07/202358,842 mi+576 mi
- 17/07/202358,842 mi
- 13/08/202459,978 mi+1,136 mi
- 04/08/202560,403 mi+425 mi
Average of roughly 699 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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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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