2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SY04 UYL
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 149,411 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SY04 UYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 149,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SY04 UYL Mileage History
- 07/06/2022132,892 mi
- 15/08/2023134,141 mi+1,249 mi
- 13/09/2024145,265 mi+11,124 mi
- 16/09/2024145,289 mi+24 mi
- 05/01/2026149,411 mi+4,122 mi
Average of roughly 4,612 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY04 UYL 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 UYL) between June 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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