2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YA04 AET
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 101,611 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YA04 AET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 101,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YA04 AET Mileage History
- 20/09/202199,480 mi
- 01/10/2022100,183 mi+703 mi
- 10/10/2023101,019 mi+836 mi
- 05/10/2024101,480 mi+461 mi
- 14/10/2025101,611 mi+131 mi
Average of roughly 524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA04 AET 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 AET) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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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