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GJM 645N

1975 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

20,717 mi
Last recorded20,717 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJM 645N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,717 miles

FRONT DIFF IS LEAKING

Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT IS LEAKING

Offside Front SWIVEL IS LEAKING

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

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

rear 3 floor braise are corroded and hold none structeral

Fail 22 Sep 2017 20,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT DIFF IS LEAKING

Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT IS LEAKING

Offside Front SWIVEL IS LEAKING

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

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

rear 3 floor braise are corroded and hold none structeral

Pass 30 May 2016 20,303 miles

nearside front and offside front swivel joints have a minor leak

rear 3 floor braise are corroded and hold none structeral

Fail 28 May 2016 20,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on dont pork (8.2.1b)

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

nearside front and offside front swivel joints have a minor leak

rear 3 floor braise are corroded and hold none structeral

Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,019 miles

os swivel leaking

ns swivel leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear floor cross-member holed and corroded

Fail 23 May 2015 19,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front swivel joint is leaking

offside front swivel joint is leaking

rear floor cross memberd ar corroded and holed,none structural

Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,464 miles

Handbrake pivot point security.

N/S Front tyre outer wall cut.

O/S & N/S Front tracta joints damp.

O/S Rear brake backplate damp.

Rear propshaft insecure.

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

Wear in front propshaft.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 19,456 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Handbrake pivot point security.

N/S Front tyre outer wall cut.

O/S & N/S Front tracta joints damp.

O/S Rear brake backplate damp.

Rear propshaft insecure.

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

Wear in front propshaft.

Fail 20 May 2014 19,855 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Prop shaft from handbrake drum insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2013 18,142 miles

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

n/s/f swivel ball seal leaking

o/s/f swivel ball seal leaking

slight play in prop shaft

Fail 17 Jun 2013 18,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

n/s/f swivel ball seal leaking

o/s/f swivel ball seal leaking

slight play in prop shaft

Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,923 miles

advise exhaust is very close to chassis in various places

advise oil leaks at offside and nearside front hub seals

advise some body support panels at rear of vehicle are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2012 15,922 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

advise exhaust fouling chassis in places

advise oil leaks at offside and nearside front hub seals

some body support panels at rear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2011 12,546 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 12,546 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,322 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 11,320 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GJM 645N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 GJM 645N, 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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GJM 645N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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