2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YA04 AGU
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 163,946 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA04 AGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 163,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA04 AGU 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 AGU) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
YA04 AGU Mileage History
- 20/09/2024154,801 mi
- 15/09/2025159,383 mi+4,582 mi
- 17/09/2025159,388 mi+5 mi
- 16/09/2026163,943 mi+4,555 mi
- 16/09/2026163,946 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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