2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DU04 TXP
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 102,503 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU04 TXP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 102,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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DU04 TXP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (DU04 TXP) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
DU04 TXP Mileage History
- 09/09/202296,517 mi
- 15/09/202398,545 mi+2,028 mi
- 11/09/2024100,308 mi+1,763 mi
- 13/11/2025102,503 mi+2,195 mi
Average of roughly 1,883 miles per year across 4 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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