MOT Status
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131,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
n/s track rod end gaiter split
power steering pipes corroded
rear and n/s front wheel bearings have play evident
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
slight play evident in both front wheel bearings
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BFD 341J safe to buy?
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