2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MH04 KLU
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 111,793 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH04 KLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 111,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH04 KLU 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 (MH04 KLU) between January 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bulb holder corroded away (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
MH04 KLU Mileage History
- 27/01/2022100,203 mi
- 26/01/2023105,164 mi+4,961 mi
- 22/10/2024106,729 mi+1,565 mi
- 23/10/2024106,729 mi
- 13/10/2025111,793 mi+5,064 mi
Average of roughly 3,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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