2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GL04 YHX
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 81,247 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL04 YHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 81,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
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GL04 YHX 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 (GL04 YHX) between February 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 26 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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.
GL04 YHX Mileage History
- 16/02/202272,377 mi
- 14/02/202373,929 mi+1,552 mi
- 13/02/202477,091 mi+3,162 mi
- 02/07/202579,738 mi+2,647 mi
- 18/06/202681,247 mi+1,509 mi
Average of roughly 2,047 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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