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BVU 967N

1974 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,183 mi
Last recorded34,183 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVU 967N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,183 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 34,180 miles

Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 33,418 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 32,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 31,457 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 30,409 miles

coolant leak

Fail 8 May 2013 30,409 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

Pass 15 May 2012 29,312 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,314 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 28,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 26,760 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

high level of power steering assistance

Pass 12 May 2009 25,375 miles

High level of power steering assistance.Horn volume low

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

Pass 13 May 2008 24,172 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front floor corroded.

offside front floor corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,020 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 22,020 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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BVU 967N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BVU 967N, 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 BVU 967N registered?

BVU 967N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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The MOT history for BVU 967N shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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