MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
279,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front disc worn
nearside front brake hose close to wheel
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DRS 85J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 DRS 85J, 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
How do I check the history of DRS 85J?
You can check the full history of DRS 85J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DRS 85J registered?
DRS 85J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 1971.
Is DRS 85J safe to buy?
The MOT history for DRS 85J shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DRS 85J have outstanding finance?
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