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BOR 1J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,761 mi
Last recorded115,761 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 1J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 115,761 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,574 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 109,565 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 107,386 miles

all coil springs are corroded

engine oil leak

front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,674 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,883 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 102,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 100,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,826 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 99,990 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 95,088 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 93,370 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 93,254 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 92,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 92,683 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 92,683 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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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BOR 1J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BOR 1J, 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 BOR 1J registered?

BOR 1J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1971.

Is BOR 1J safe to buy?

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