2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BL04 FNG
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/08/2004. Recorded mileage 223,812 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,812 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
BL04 FNG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 223,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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BL04 FNG Mileage History
- 23/05/2023216,783 mi
- 17/05/2024219,660 mi+2,877 mi
- 22/05/2024219,662 mi+2 mi
- 03/06/2025221,704 mi+2,042 mi
- 03/06/2026223,812 mi+2,108 mi
Average of roughly 2,319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL04 FNG 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 (BL04 FNG) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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