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2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FG04 LLK

FG04 LLK

2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 119,309 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2004 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27 Aug 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
119,309 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 Aug 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
2495cc
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FG04 LLK Key Findings

  • 31 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
  • 119,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)

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FG04 LLK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 01:15
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (FG04 LLK) between June 2007 and August 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Steering (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 76 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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FG04 LLK Mileage History

  1. 07/06/200734,019 mi
  2. 10/06/200843,547 mi+9,528 mi
  3. 05/06/200949,392 mi+5,845 mi
  4. 25/05/201055,580 mi+6,188 mi
  5. 21/05/201161,604 mi+6,024 mi
  6. 23/05/201161,649 mi+45 mi
  7. 28/05/201267,735 mi+6,086 mi
  8. 28/05/201267,735 mi
  9. 06/06/201373,482 mi+5,747 mi
  10. 06/06/201373,482 mi
  11. 13/06/201481,622 mi+8,140 mi
  12. 18/06/201481,674 mi+52 mi
  13. 15/05/201587,835 mi+6,161 mi
  14. 19/05/201693,734 mi+5,899 mi
  15. 22/05/201794,610 mi+876 mi
  16. 22/05/201794,610 mi
  17. 09/05/201896,261 mi+1,651 mi
  18. 11/05/201896,261 mi
  19. 17/05/2019100,620 mi+4,359 mi
  20. 18/05/2019100,620 mi
  21. 17/07/2020104,145 mi+3,525 mi
  22. 24/07/2020104,146 mi+1 mi
  23. 14/09/2021105,941 mi+1,795 mi
  24. 15/09/2021105,941 mi
  25. 17/11/2022107,023 mi+1,082 mi
  26. 25/10/2023108,629 mi+1,606 mi
  27. 14/11/2024114,079 mi+5,450 mi
  28. 29/08/2025116,980 mi+2,901 mi
  29. 29/08/2025116,980 mi
  30. 10/08/2026119,259 mi+2,279 mi
  31. 28/08/2026119,309 mi+50 mi

Average of roughly 4,436 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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