2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P45 FAO
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2004. Recorded mileage 121,692 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2495cc
P45 FAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 121,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P45 FAO Mileage History
- 11/03/2024110,320 mi
- 06/03/2025115,968 mi+5,648 mi
- 07/03/2025115,968 mi
- 20/03/2026121,692 mi+5,724 mi
- 26/03/2026121,692 mi
Average of roughly 5,577 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P45 FAO 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 (P45 FAO) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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