2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · OE04 RYN
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 114,726 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE04 RYN Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 114,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE04 RYN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (OE04 RYN) between August 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Wheel bearing has excessive play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
OE04 RYN Mileage History
- 29/08/200751,084 mi
- 10/12/200859,421 mi+8,337 mi
- 10/12/200859,421 mi
- 12/02/201066,508 mi+7,087 mi
- 10/02/201172,103 mi+5,595 mi
- 13/02/201277,048 mi+4,945 mi
- 11/02/201381,957 mi+4,909 mi
- 11/02/201485,363 mi+3,406 mi
- 12/02/201485,363 mi
- 10/02/201589,049 mi+3,686 mi
- 16/02/201692,522 mi+3,473 mi
- 14/02/201795,538 mi+3,016 mi
- 12/02/201897,918 mi+2,380 mi
- 14/02/2019100,794 mi+2,876 mi
- 12/02/2020102,721 mi+1,927 mi
- 16/02/2021104,508 mi+1,787 mi
- 15/02/2022105,667 mi+1,159 mi
- 15/02/2023106,725 mi+1,058 mi
- 15/02/2024107,214 mi+489 mi
- 18/02/2025108,076 mi+862 mi
- 24/02/2025108,096 mi+20 mi
- 24/02/2026114,714 mi+6,618 mi
- 02/03/2026114,726 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 3,439 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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