2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BR04 BER
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 195,939 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BR04 BER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 195,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BR04 BER 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 (BR04 BER) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BR04 BER Mileage History
- 04/04/2023186,632 mi
- 12/03/2024191,261 mi+4,629 mi
- 13/03/2024191,269 mi+8 mi
- 17/04/2025195,934 mi+4,665 mi
- 23/04/2025195,939 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,533 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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