2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SL04 FYP
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 105,127 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL04 FYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 105,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL04 FYP Mileage History
- 22/09/2022104,920 mi
- 21/09/2023104,983 mi+63 mi
- 20/09/2024105,050 mi+67 mi
- 18/09/2025105,103 mi+53 mi
- 23/09/2026105,127 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 52 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL04 FYP 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 (SL04 FYP) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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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