2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 4 DE
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 164,439 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4 DE Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 164,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
4 DE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (4 DE) between January 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
4 DE Mileage History
- 02/01/200735,564 mi
- 13/02/200845,607 mi+10,043 mi
- 11/02/200954,087 mi+8,480 mi
- 02/02/201060,107 mi+6,020 mi
- 25/02/201168,228 mi+8,121 mi
- 06/02/201275,293 mi+7,065 mi
- 14/02/201383,232 mi+7,939 mi
- 24/02/201490,129 mi+6,897 mi
- 18/02/201595,783 mi+5,654 mi
- 27/01/2016101,040 mi+5,257 mi
- 27/01/2017105,829 mi+4,789 mi
- 05/02/2018111,014 mi+5,185 mi
- 13/02/2019116,494 mi+5,480 mi
- 05/02/2020121,725 mi+5,231 mi
- 28/01/2021123,257 mi+1,532 mi
- 28/01/2021123,257 mi
- 01/03/2022124,577 mi+1,320 mi
- 03/03/2023130,209 mi+5,632 mi
- 03/03/2023130,210 mi+1 mi
- 01/11/2023139,606 mi+9,396 mi
- 22/10/2024146,358 mi+6,752 mi
- 25/10/2024146,360 mi+2 mi
- 03/10/2025153,323 mi+6,963 mi
- 07/10/2025153,328 mi+5 mi
- 16/09/2026164,439 mi+11,111 mi
- 17/09/2026164,439 mi
Average of roughly 6,540 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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