No, YL04 HLC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for YL04 HLC?

The MOT for YL04 HLC is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 February 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of YL04 HLC?

The recorded mileage for YL04 HLC is 139,245 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YL04 HLC ULEZ compliant?

No, YL04 HLC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YL04 HLC

YL04 HLC

2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2004. Recorded mileage 139,245 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2004 · Sheffield
MOT Status: Valid until 25/02/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 139,245 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 25/02/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 139,245 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2004
Engine: 2495cc

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YL04 HLC Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2024
139,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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YL04 HLC Mileage History

19/11/2021130,084 mi
23/11/2021130,084 mi
23/01/2023133,638 mi+3,554 mi
26/02/2024139,245 mi+5,607 mi

Average of roughly 4,036 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

YL04 HLC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Jun 2026, 23:47

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (YL04 HLC) between November 2021 and February 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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