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C6 BDS

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,500 mi
Last recorded128,500 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 BDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 128,500 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 127,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 110,516 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 110,509 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,997 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 94,720 miles

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

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

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

both front swivels leaking grease

Fail 10 Dec 2019 94,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front swivels leaking grease

Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,941 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front axle swivels leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2017 83,561 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 79,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front swivel leaking

Fail 2 Dec 2016 79,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front swivel leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,337 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,723 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front swivel hubs leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,806 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,992 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 60,454 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,700 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 56,984 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 56,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,033 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,775 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,643 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 51,643 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C6 BDS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 C6 BDS, 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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What year was C6 BDS registered?

C6 BDS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is C6 BDS safe to buy?

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