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AJW 739M

1974 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,006 mi
Last recorded2,006 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 739M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2018 2,006 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 2,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 12,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 2,004 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 2,004 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,097 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 2,297 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 5,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 2,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 2,006 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2008 2,003 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 2,005 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 2,000 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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AJW 739M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,492 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 AJW 739M, 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 52 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 AJW 739M registered?

AJW 739M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 1974.

Is AJW 739M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJW 739M shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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