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GFL 926N

1975 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,120 mi
Last recorded89,120 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFL 926N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 89,120 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 89,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure Both Brackets (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure Both Brackets (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,371 miles

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

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 17 Oct 2017 87,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,915 miles

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

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

coolant leak

nearside rear leaf spring corroded

offside rear leaf spring corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2016 85,913 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow hole 1 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow hole 2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow hole 3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow hole 1 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow hole 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

coolant leak

nearside front leaf spring corroded

nearside rear leaf spring corroded

offside rear leaf spring corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2015 84,434 miles

all 4 leaf springs in poor condition

chassis corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 83,219 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 83,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,858 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all leaf springs corroded

front axle wet with fluid at each stub axle

vehciles floor pan hole in several locations

vehicle under body corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 81,958 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all leaf springs corroded

front axle wet with fluid at each stub axle

vehciles floor pan hole in several locations

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,597 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 81,597 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 81,023 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 81,023 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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GFL 926N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 GFL 926N, 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 51 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 GFL 926N registered?

GFL 926N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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