2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YL04 NDF
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 118,107 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL04 NDF Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 118,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL04 NDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (YL04 NDF) between April 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
YL04 NDF Mileage History
- 11/04/200772,313 mi
- 25/03/200892,063 mi+19,750 mi
- 25/03/200892,063 mi
- 30/03/2009112,717 mi+20,654 mi
- 01/04/2009112,717 mi
- 26/03/2010129,658 mi+16,941 mi
- 18/08/201059,388 mi-70,270 mi
- 18/08/201165,319 mi+5,931 mi
- 27/07/201282,775 mi+17,456 mi
- 27/07/201282,775 mi
- 02/09/201399,962 mi+17,187 mi
- 29/08/2014109,972 mi+10,010 mi
- 01/09/2014109,993 mi+21 mi
- 03/12/2015113,901 mi+3,908 mi
- 03/12/2015113,903 mi+2 mi
- 21/02/2017114,510 mi+607 mi
- 23/02/2017114,510 mi
- 19/02/2018114,779 mi+269 mi
- 19/02/2018114,779 mi
- 05/03/2019114,991 mi+212 mi
- 07/05/2019115,067 mi+76 mi
- 21/07/2020115,305 mi+238 mi
- 21/07/2020115,328 mi+23 mi
- 08/06/2023115,845 mi+517 mi
- 04/07/2023115,907 mi+62 mi
- 04/07/2024116,430 mi+523 mi
- 01/07/2025117,204 mi+774 mi
- 07/07/2025117,227 mi+23 mi
- 06/10/2026118,107 mi+880 mi
Average of roughly 2,350 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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