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D629 MOH

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,917 mi
Last recorded72,917 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD629 MOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 72,917 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,697 miles

4 rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,697 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

4 rear seat not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air filter housing missing

bolts loose at nearside front and offside front inner wings (yellow chalked)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 72,641 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 72,641 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 71,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 71,331 miles
Pass 24 May 2009 70,238 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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D629 MOH is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D629 MOH, 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 D629 MOH registered?

D629 MOH is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is D629 MOH safe to buy?

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