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AUR 205M

1974 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,295 mi
Last recorded26,295 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 205M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 26,295 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 25,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer swivel hub slight oil leak

Pass 3 May 2017 25,139 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 25,017 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,980 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 24,768 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 24,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,166 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 24,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,514 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 23,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,600 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,149 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,698 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 19,386 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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AUR 205M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AUR 205M, 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.

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What year was AUR 205M registered?

AUR 205M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is AUR 205M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUR 205M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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