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AUB 405J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

4,164 mi
Last recorded4,164 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUB 405J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 4,164 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside wiper wearing

visual smoke emission passed

Pass 9 May 2016 3,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 May 2016 3,013 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 103,000 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Gearbox oil leaks

Rear floor pan heavily corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 101,665 miles

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

Heavy corrosion to rear floor cross members

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leaks to engine,gearbox,axles

One of two alternator belts missing other heavliy worn

Fail 11 Nov 2014 101,656 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Heavy corrosion to rear floor cross members

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leaks to engine,gearbox,axles

One of two alternator belts missing other heavliy worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to the rear floor cross members

oil leaks to the gear box & engine

Fail 21 Aug 2013 99,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to the rear floor cross members

oil leaks to the gear box & engine

Pass 24 Aug 2012 97,136 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

corrosion to the body of vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2012 97,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

corrosion to the body of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2011 94,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

corrosoin to the floor areas

Pass 23 Aug 2010 91,335 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 83,962 miles

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

corrosion to the bulk head area & doors

Pass 13 Aug 2007 82,198 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 80,080 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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AUB 405J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AUB 405J, 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 AUB 405J registered?

AUB 405J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1971.

Is AUB 405J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUB 405J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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