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ALZ 3056

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,815 mi
Last recorded20,815 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 3056
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 20,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 184,551 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012
Fail 11 Apr 2012

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 180,348 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 171,033 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 165,388 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 160,138 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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ALZ 3056 is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ALZ 3056, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALZ 3056?

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What year was ALZ 3056 registered?

ALZ 3056 is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1971.

Is ALZ 3056 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 3056 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALZ 3056 have outstanding finance?

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