2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RA04 LWD
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2004. Recorded mileage 84,443 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,443 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
RA04 LWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 84,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 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
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RA04 LWD Mileage History
- 12/04/202379,416 mi
- 02/04/202481,060 mi+1,644 mi
- 15/04/202583,126 mi+2,066 mi
- 15/04/202583,126 mi
- 14/04/202684,443 mi+1,317 mi
Average of roughly 1,672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA04 LWD 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 (RA04 LWD) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
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