2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · HF53 DMU
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 82,846 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,846 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
HF53 DMU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2024
- 82,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HF53 DMU Mileage History
- 11/02/202281,606 mi
- 20/02/202382,171 mi+565 mi
- 14/02/202482,846 mi+675 mi
Average of roughly 618 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
HF53 DMU 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 (HF53 DMU) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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