2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BJ04 GRF
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/03/2004. Recorded mileage 134,773 miles. MOT valid until 25/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,773 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
BJ04 GRF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 134,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BJ04 GRF Mileage History
- 10/04/200724,403 mi
- 04/09/200726,812 mi+2,409 mi
- 15/09/200835,876 mi+9,064 mi
- 09/09/200942,671 mi+6,795 mi
- 28/03/201151,603 mi+8,932 mi
- 16/03/201256,708 mi+5,105 mi
- 22/03/201363,936 mi+7,228 mi
- 27/03/201363,947 mi+11 mi
- 18/03/201471,122 mi+7,175 mi
- 07/04/201578,266 mi+7,144 mi
- 27/07/201688,217 mi+9,951 mi
- 18/07/201792,882 mi+4,665 mi
- 10/07/201898,147 mi+5,265 mi
- 10/07/2019102,660 mi+4,513 mi
- 09/07/2020108,165 mi+5,505 mi
- 14/07/2021111,852 mi+3,687 mi
- 12/07/2022116,911 mi+5,059 mi
- 12/07/2023120,808 mi+3,897 mi
- 01/07/2024125,260 mi+4,452 mi
- 04/07/2025130,306 mi+5,046 mi
- 14/07/2026134,773 mi+4,467 mi
Average of roughly 5,730 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
BJ04 GRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (BJ04 GRF) between April 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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