1966 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · TCZ 7042
1966 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1966. Recorded mileage 153,347 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1966
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
TCZ 7042 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 153,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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TCZ 7042 Mileage History
- 02/08/2022152,084 mi
- 23/08/2023152,652 mi+568 mi
- 22/08/2024152,913 mi+261 mi
- 17/09/2025153,347 mi+434 mi
Average of roughly 404 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
TCZ 7042 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1966 Land Rover Defender (TCZ 7042) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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