2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 3 GSJ
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 157,242 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,242 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
3 GSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 157,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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3 GSJ Mileage History
- 28/09/2022144,101 mi
- 26/09/2023147,888 mi+3,787 mi
- 26/09/2023147,888 mi
- 26/09/2024152,267 mi+4,379 mi
- 23/09/2025157,242 mi+4,975 mi
Average of roughly 4,400 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
3 GSJ 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 (3 GSJ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
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