2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SF04 TOH
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 54,436 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF04 TOH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 54,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF04 TOH 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 (SF04 TOH) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 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 (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.
SF04 TOH Mileage History
- 22/07/202450,433 mi
- 14/08/202450,441 mi+8 mi
- 06/08/202552,116 mi+1,675 mi
- 06/08/202552,116 mi
- 31/07/202654,436 mi+2,320 mi
Average of roughly 1,978 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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