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GAW 794N

1974 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

10,025 mi
Last recorded10,025 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAW 794N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 10,025 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 18 Feb 2019 10,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near centre cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near centre cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil low

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 23 Feb 2018 4,173 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 4,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure come away from bottom bush (2.7.2b)

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 99,119 miles

Nearside Front chrome ball seal leaking

Fail 16 Feb 2017 99,119 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front chrome ball seal leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,753 miles

Corrosion at body to chassis mounting points centre and rear

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Nearside Seat base corroded near seatbelt mounting

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 93,753 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion at body to chassis mounting points centre and rear

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Nearside Seat base corroded near seatbelt mounting

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,579 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,760 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 85,760 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 83,685 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,685 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 82,844 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,102 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 82,072 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Oil leak

Rear floor corodded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 82,037 miles

Oil leak

Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 82,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

nearside front tyre side wall perished.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 82,005 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 82,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

near side front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 81,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GAW 794N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,492 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 GAW 794N, 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 52 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 GAW 794N registered?

GAW 794N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1974.

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