2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · ST53 OYV
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/01/2004. Recorded mileage 178,822 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,822 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
ST53 OYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 178,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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ST53 OYV Mileage History
- 16/01/2023166,840 mi
- 08/07/2024173,197 mi+6,357 mi
- 16/08/2024173,309 mi+112 mi
- 27/08/2025178,822 mi+5,513 mi
- 27/08/2025178,822 mi
Average of roughly 4,588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ST53 OYV 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 (ST53 OYV) between January 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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