2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YA04 AEM
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2004. Recorded mileage 169,297 miles. MOT valid until 05/01/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,297 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
YA04 AEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 169,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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YA04 AEM Mileage History
- 14/11/2023161,705 mi
- 22/11/2023161,708 mi+3 mi
- 06/01/2025165,849 mi+4,141 mi
- 05/01/2026169,297 mi+3,448 mi
- 05/01/2026169,297 mi
Average of roughly 3,542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA04 AEM 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 (YA04 AEM) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe not attached to center box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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