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CTU 676K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

205,562 mi
Last recorded205,562 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTU 676K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 205,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 205,562 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working all not working with indicator stalk (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached both (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible obscured (0.1 (b))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated all dash backlights (7.8 (c) (ii))

Steering box not properly attached brace bar missing (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front swivel hub leaking

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front driveshaft cap missing and rear deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear propshaft spline worn and has play

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all and both axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

all road wheels corroded

steering damper bush deteriorated and has play

tailgate missing

Fail 26 May 2016 205,562 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7.50/16c (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

play in steering damper bush

Pass 4 Nov 2014 193,896 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 193,896 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 192,432 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering damper bush worn

Fail 24 Sep 2013 192,391 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 22 Sep 2012 188,634 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake discs rusty

wires insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2012 188,633 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs rusty

wires insecure

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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CTU 676K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CTU 676K, 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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CTU 676K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1971.

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