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2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SW04 SYX

SW04 SYX

2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/08/2004. Recorded mileage 166,336 miles. MOT valid until 21/11/2026.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2004 · Aberdeen
MOT Status
Valid until 21/11/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
166,336 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
2495cc

SW04 SYX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
  • 166,336 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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SW04 SYX Mileage History

  1. 28/09/2023164,204 mi
  2. 29/10/2024165,549 mi+1,345 mi
  3. 22/11/2024165,459 mi-90 mi
  4. 22/11/2024165,459 mi
  5. 12/11/2025166,336 mi+877 mi

Average of roughly 1,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

SW04 SYX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (SW04 SYX) between September 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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