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66 TFX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,061 mi
Last recorded73,061 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 TFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 73,061 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,022 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 72,870 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 72,870 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 72,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 72,737 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 72,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,602 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,508 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,792 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 707,667 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 70,062 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,062 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 69,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,616 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 67,757 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 67,757 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 14,217 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 14,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 10,183 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2007 7,120 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 4,280 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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66 TFX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 66 TFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 66 TFX registered?

66 TFX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1984.

Is 66 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 66 TFX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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