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C8 RGD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,372 mi
Last recorded100,372 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 RGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft rear UJ worn & got play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 96,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 94,458 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 87,154 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,077 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 81,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,014 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,962 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,896 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,061 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,741 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,496 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,178 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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C8 RGD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C8 RGD, 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 C8 RGD registered?

C8 RGD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is C8 RGD safe to buy?

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