2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SW53 HTY
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 167,543 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW53 HTY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2024
- 167,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW53 HTY Mileage History
- 05/05/2022163,219 mi
- 25/08/2023165,111 mi+1,892 mi
- 03/10/2024167,543 mi+2,432 mi
Average of roughly 1,791 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SW53 HTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (SW53 HTY) between May 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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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