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DJG 884L

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

60,832 mi
Last recorded60,832 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJG 884L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,832 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 60,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2007 60,827 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DJG 884L is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 DJG 884L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DJG 884L registered?

DJG 884L is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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The MOT history for DJG 884L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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