2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YB04 XFT
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 269,119 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 269,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB04 XFT Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 269,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB04 XFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (YB04 XFT) between May 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
YB04 XFT Mileage History
- 01/05/200714,380 mi
- 14/03/200817,838 mi+3,458 mi
- 17/03/200921,874 mi+4,036 mi
- 22/01/201025,155 mi+3,281 mi
- 26/01/201148,681 mi+23,526 mi
- 26/01/201148,681 mi
- 25/01/201267,546 mi+18,865 mi
- 25/01/201267,546 mi
- 18/01/2013109,020 mi+41,474 mi
- 24/01/2014144,091 mi+35,071 mi
- 23/01/2015176,358 mi+32,267 mi
- 14/01/2016185,415 mi+9,057 mi
- 14/01/2016185,415 mi
- 23/01/2017195,894 mi+10,479 mi
- 19/01/2018213,913 mi+18,019 mi
- 15/01/2019231,931 mi+18,018 mi
- 06/01/2020248,533 mi+16,602 mi
- 11/01/2021261,177 mi+12,644 mi
- 17/02/2022268,295 mi+7,118 mi
- 30/03/2022268,295 mi
- 02/05/2023269,113 mi+818 mi
- 10/05/2023269,114 mi+1 mi
- 16/01/2026269,118 mi+4 mi
- 14/02/2026269,119 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 13,556 miles per year across 24 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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