2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R9 BDR
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 169,097 miles. MOT valid until 22/06/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,097 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
R9 BDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 169,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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R9 BDR Mileage History
- 30/05/2024160,463 mi
- 11/06/2025164,019 mi+3,556 mi
- 12/06/2025164,019 mi
- 12/06/2026168,959 mi+4,940 mi
- 24/06/2026169,097 mi+138 mi
Average of roughly 4,177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R9 BDR 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 (R9 BDR) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 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: Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”.
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