2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SL04 FYY
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 118,335 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SL04 FYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 118,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL04 FYY 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 FYY) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 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 (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SL04 FYY Mileage History
- 04/08/2022111,126 mi
- 09/08/2022111,132 mi+6 mi
- 09/08/2023112,058 mi+926 mi
- 27/07/2024114,890 mi+2,832 mi
- 01/08/2025118,335 mi+3,445 mi
Average of roughly 2,409 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SL04 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SL04FYY.
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
FIAT
DOBLO
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLK
FIAT
DOBLO
FIAT
DOBLO
FIAT
DOBLO
PEUGEOT
PARTNER
HONDA
JAZZ
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
LAND ROVER DEFENDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.