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C604 TMO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

271,525 mi
Last recorded271,525 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC604 TMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 271,525 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 268,558 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 263,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 257,704 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 254,109 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 248,671 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 242,771 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 236,661 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 229,115 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 211,493 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 214,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 209,235 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 202,524 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2013 202,457 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 195,828 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 190,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 184,542 miles

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play steering box drop arm

Fail 23 Nov 2010 184,510 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play steering box drop arm

Pass 9 Dec 2009 182,351 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 182,340 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 175,976 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 175,967 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 165,458 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 165,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 161,950 miles

slight travel on handbrake.

Fail 30 Oct 2006 161,950 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight handbrake travel.

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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C604 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 C604 TMO, 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 40 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 C604 TMO registered?

C604 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C604 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C604 TMO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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