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D7 DTT

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

186,038 mi
Last recorded186,038 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 DTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 186,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 175,240 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 169,837 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 169,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mk yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mk yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded due to standing

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover perishing mk yellow

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Dec 2021 169,797 miles

engine coolant level low

engine oil leak around bell housing to block

n/s front, front most steering ball joint rubber perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2020 165,311 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from transmission sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 165,311 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure central exhaust silencer missing, broken away from the rest of the system (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking diesel fuel filter leaking fuel on to rear tie bar and floor. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from transmission sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 159,940 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 159,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 152,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Dec 2018 152,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Dec 2017 140,445 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides top bush (2.7.4)

both front hub seals weeping oil

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2016 128,262 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 116,509 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 104,877 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 93,228 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,519 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 83,182 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,637 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,508 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,280 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 40,659 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 28,095 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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D7 DTT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D7 DTT, 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 D7 DTT registered?

D7 DTT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is D7 DTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 DTT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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