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ANH 29A

1974 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,076 mi
Last recorded59,076 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANH 29A
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 59,076 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 59,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 58,994 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 58,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,930 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 58,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,740 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 58,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,466 miles

washers inop but windscreen opening type

Pass 6 Feb 2014 58,012 miles

washers innop but windsreen opening type

Fail 6 Feb 2014 58,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

main beam tell tale innop

washers innop but windsreen opening type

Pass 1 Feb 2013 56,837 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,784 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 53,686 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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ANH 29A is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ANH 29A, 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 ANH 29A registered?

ANH 29A is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 1974.

Is ANH 29A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANH 29A shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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