2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H17 RAP
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/08/2004. Recorded mileage 85,484 miles. MOT valid until 28/09/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2495cc
H17 RAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 85,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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H17 RAP Mileage History
- 22/09/202279,781 mi
- 25/09/202382,068 mi+2,287 mi
- 30/09/202484,239 mi+2,171 mi
- 11/09/202585,484 mi+1,245 mi
- 17/09/202585,484 mi
Average of roughly 1,909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H17 RAP 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 (H17 RAP) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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