MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,197 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all 4 tyres slightly perished and cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all 4 tyres slightly perished and cracked
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GSN 261 is a 1957 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 GSN 261, 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.
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What year was GSN 261 registered?
GSN 261 is a 1957 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1957.
Is GSN 261 safe to buy?
The MOT history for GSN 261 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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