2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SY04 UXT
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/03/2004. Recorded mileage 217,501 miles. MOT valid until 15/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,501 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
SY04 UXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 217,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
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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SY04 UXT Mileage History
- 20/02/2024209,012 mi
- 20/02/2024209,012 mi
- 13/03/2025213,455 mi+4,443 mi
- 17/04/2025213,459 mi+4 mi
- 15/04/2026217,501 mi+4,042 mi
Average of roughly 3,950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY04 UXT 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 (SY04 UXT) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Pitman arm ball joint (”; “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounti”; “Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect NS and OS shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))”.
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