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977 FCV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,185 mi
Last recorded57,185 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration977 FCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 57,185 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 57,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2023 51,804 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 51,766 miles

Front Suspension rod insecurely attached front panhard rod bracket on body (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 47,939 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 47,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 42,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 42,494 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment front (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 37,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,220 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,431 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 33,431 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,513 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 29,510 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,211 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 21,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 15,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 15,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 15,307 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 14,799 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 11,686 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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977 FCV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 977 FCV, 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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977 FCV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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