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GEJ 478

1957 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,472 mi
Last recorded76,472 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1957 Land Rover Defender59,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEJ 478
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 76,472 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 76,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear fog light not working

Fail 6 Jan 2012 75,702 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,672 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

nearside front and rear tyres light cracking in side walls

Pass 11 Dec 2009 73,908 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 73,516 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 72,357 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 71,978 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 71,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

underside heavily corroded.

underside heavily covered in mud.

underside heavily plated repaired.

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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GEJ 478 is a 1957 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1957 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 59,000 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 GEJ 478, 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 69 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 GEJ 478 registered?

GEJ 478 is a 1957 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1957.

Is GEJ 478 safe to buy?

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