2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LR04 HGL
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 122,317 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR04 HGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 122,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR04 HGL 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 (LR04 HGL) between December 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe detached from silencer assy (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded near & off side (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
LR04 HGL Mileage History
- 01/12/2023114,511 mi
- 28/11/2024119,324 mi+4,813 mi
- 29/11/2024119,326 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/2025122,316 mi+2,990 mi
- 23/10/2025122,317 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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