MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Oil leak
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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