2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MY04 CSW
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 136,735 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MY04 CSW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 136,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MY04 CSW 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 (MY04 CSW) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt " A " Frame Ball Joint (5”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
MY04 CSW Mileage History
- 19/07/2023126,339 mi
- 02/08/2024126,708 mi+369 mi
- 25/07/2025135,346 mi+8,638 mi
- 29/07/2025135,405 mi+59 mi
- 21/08/2026136,735 mi+1,330 mi
Average of roughly 3,363 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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