2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DU04 SRZ
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 110,217 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU04 SRZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 110,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU04 SRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (DU04 SRZ) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DU04 SRZ Mileage History
- 11/11/2021107,625 mi
- 03/12/2025110,198 mi+2,573 mi
- 19/12/2025110,217 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 632 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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