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BFD 341J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,045 mi
Last recorded131,045 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFD 341J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 131,045 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

vehicle has been underseal

Pass 4 Nov 2021 126,811 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 126,348 miles

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 125,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 123,911 miles

n/s track rod end gaiter split

power steering pipes corroded

rear and n/s front wheel bearings have play evident

Fail 9 Apr 2018 123,901 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s track rod end gaiter split

power steering pipes corroded

rear and n/s front wheel bearings have play evident

Pass 20 Sep 2016 122,620 miles

slight play evident in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,776 miles

n/s front and rear tyre outer sidewalls are badly cracked. recommend renewal at earliest oppertunity

p.a.s reservoir level low

play evident in n/s/f swivel housing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 120,508 miles

front and rear coil springs are heavily corroded

n/s/f bearing play evident

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres have there side walls badly deteriorated recomened renewal

slight play evident in the steering drag arm ,the steering damper bush is deteriorated with play evident

Pass 16 Sep 2011 119,742 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 coil springs are heavily corroded

n/s/f brake pipe is heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cracking evident

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has cracking evident

o/s/f brake pipe is heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 119,120 miles

front panhard stabilizer bar has play in its o/s bush

o/s and n/s front brake pipe sections are heavily corroded in need of replacement

Pass 22 Jul 2009 119,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 115,273 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 110,170 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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BFD 341J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BFD 341J, 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 BFD 341J registered?

BFD 341J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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