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926 UXW

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

10,482 mi
Last recorded10,482 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration926 UXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 10,482 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion been under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 10,480 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion been under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 10,322 miles

Chassis has had various welding

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 10,322 miles

Chassis has had various welding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 10,115 miles

floor panels coroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 9,887 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 9,713 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,647 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 19,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 9,443 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 9,078 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,820 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,553 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 8,551 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 8,942 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight oil leak from both rear hubs

Pass 28 Oct 2005 8,942 miles

slight oil leak from both rear hubs

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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926 UXW is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 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 926 UXW, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 926 UXW registered?

926 UXW is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1971.

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