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G175 UDM

1971 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,728 mi
Last recorded66,728 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG175 UDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,728 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 121,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 120,795 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 119,815 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 119,815 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 118,161 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 117,012 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 112,777 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 112,777 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 109,137 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 109,137 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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G175 UDM is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G175 UDM, 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 G175 UDM registered?

G175 UDM is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is G175 UDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G175 UDM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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