2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LO02 STU
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 155,000 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO02 STU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 155,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO02 STU 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 (LO02 STU) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LO02 STU Mileage History
- 05/05/2023149,810 mi
- 15/05/2024157,048 mi+7,238 mi
- 15/05/2024157,048 mi
- 11/07/2025155,000 mi-2,048 mi
- 21/07/2025155,000 mi
Average of roughly 2,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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