2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SN04 XFP
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2004. Recorded mileage 155,842 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,842 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
SN04 XFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 155,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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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SN04 XFP Mileage History
- 20/11/2023150,012 mi
- 08/11/2024153,116 mi+3,104 mi
- 08/11/2024153,116 mi
- 06/11/2025155,842 mi+2,726 mi
- 06/11/2025155,842 mi
Average of roughly 2,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SN04 XFP 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 (SN04 XFP) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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