2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · HX04 ADZ
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 140,316 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HX04 ADZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/12/2023
- 140,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HX04 ADZ 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 (HX04 ADZ) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
HX04 ADZ Mileage History
- 15/12/2021132,665 mi
- 21/12/2022136,534 mi+3,869 mi
- 20/12/2023140,316 mi+3,782 mi
Average of roughly 3,804 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (HX04 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as HX04ADZ.
FIAT
DUCATO
FIAT
DUCATO
BMW
3 SERIES
FIAT
DUCATO
HONGDOU
125
ASTON MARTIN
DB7
FIAT
DUCATO
YAMAHA
XV 1700
PEUGEOT
BOXER
FIAT
DUCATO
FIAT
DUCATO
MERCEDES
316 CDI
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.