2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DU04 PXM
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 121,063 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU04 PXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 121,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU04 PXM 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 (DU04 PXM) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Steering box sector shaft splines worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DU04 PXM Mileage History
- 22/03/2024119,755 mi
- 26/03/2024119,755 mi
- 24/03/2025120,742 mi+987 mi
- 23/03/2026121,058 mi+316 mi
- 02/04/2026121,063 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 645 miles per year across 5 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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