2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AS04 JAS
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 167,047 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AS04 JAS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2024
- 167,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AS04 JAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (AS04 JAS) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 26 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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.
AS04 JAS Mileage History
- 21/12/2021135,537 mi
- 21/12/2022146,220 mi+10,683 mi
- 22/12/2023164,382 mi+18,162 mi
- 23/12/2024167,047 mi+2,665 mi
Average of roughly 10,482 miles per year across 4 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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