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CHZ 661

1987 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

221,294 mi
Last recorded221,294 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 661
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 221,294 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both outer (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 220,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 220,903 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering damper bush excessively worn

Pass 8 Feb 2023 220,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 216,049 miles

Underside coated in grease and oil

Fail 10 Feb 2022 215,974 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light inoperative when lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Underside coated in grease and oil

Pass 2 Feb 2021 211,059 miles

Vehicle coated in oil and grease

Pass 11 Feb 2020 206,223 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front plastic coating cracked keep under observasion (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle underside coated in oil and grease hard to check pipes, hoses,joints ect.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 201,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Plastic coating cracked keep under observation (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle underside coated in oil/grease hard to check brake pipes/ hoses and steering joints

Pass 1 Feb 2018 197,255 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated coating cracked keep under observation (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle underside coated in grease /oil hard to check steering joints ,brake hoses and pipes

Pass 1 Feb 2017 192,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes and hoses coated on grease. (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle coated in grease unable to check condition

Pass 1 Feb 2016 189,363 miles

underside coated in grease on brake pipes,hoses,bushes ect

Pass 10 Feb 2015 185,584 miles

All brake pipes,chassis etc coated in grease/oil

Fail 5 Feb 2015 185,495 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

All brake pipes,chassis etc coated in grease/oil

Pass 6 Feb 2014 181,764 miles

All brake pipes,chassis etc coated in grease

n/s/r tyre cut in tread no cord showing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 179,012 miles

All brake pipes and hoses coated in grease

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 174,895 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 170,831 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 170,806 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

underside coated in oil?

Pass 29 Jan 2010 166,894 miles

all underside components unable to be checked due to covering of oil/grease etc

Pass 27 Feb 2009 162,863 miles

Vehicle excessivly dirty. Unable to inspect Brake pipes

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2009 162,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle excessivly dirty. Unable to inspect Brake pipes

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2008 158,720 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 158,715 miles

Centre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 153,587 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2006 149,333 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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CHZ 661 is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 CHZ 661, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CHZ 661 registered?

CHZ 661 is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is CHZ 661 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHZ 661 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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