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C661 TMO

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

134,484 mi
Last recorded134,484 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC661 TMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 134,484 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping half shalf (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2022 133,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

o/s wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2021 132,870 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2021 132,864 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2020 132,706 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor. wheel arch side. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror glass cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 132,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged rear (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor. wheel arch side. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror glass cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 131,326 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 131,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 129,579 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 126,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 124,044 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 122,115 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 122,105 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 119,458 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 119,436 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 116,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 116,488 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 116,354 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 116,354 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 114,468 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2008 114,468 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2007 112,688 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 112,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front prop shaft rubber boot split

oil leak from filter area

Pass 8 Jun 2006 110,650 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 110,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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C661 TMO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C661 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 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C661 TMO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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