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DYD 801J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,056 mi
Last recorded118,056 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYD 801J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2010 118,056 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 117,886 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 117,280 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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DYD 801J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 DYD 801J, 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 DYD 801J?

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What year was DYD 801J registered?

DYD 801J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1971.

Is DYD 801J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYD 801J shows 3 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 DYD 801J have outstanding finance?

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