2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MB04 FYY
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 171,178 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB04 FYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 171,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB04 FYY 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 (MB04 FYY) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
MB04 FYY Mileage History
- 15/11/2021152,577 mi
- 11/11/2022155,747 mi+3,170 mi
- 10/11/2023161,209 mi+5,462 mi
- 22/11/2024166,465 mi+5,256 mi
- 14/11/2025171,178 mi+4,713 mi
Average of roughly 4,654 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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