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GUN 234A

1971 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,595 mi
Last recorded56,595 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUN 234A
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,595 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,004 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 47,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system union leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,566 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,183 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,179 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,303 miles

N/S rear outer half Shaft Seal has a slight leak

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 11 Jun 2013 45,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

N/S rear outer half Shaft Seal has a slight leak

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,158 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 44,157 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 3,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

the exterior mirrors are much smaller than standard fitment to this type of vehicle.

wheel spacers are fitted to this vehicle and the wheels now protude slightly beyond the wheel arches.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 41,994 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

the exterior mirrors are much smaller than standard fitment to this type of vehicle.

wheel spacers are fitted to this vehicle and the wheels now protude slightly beyond the wheel arches.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 41,811 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

offside and nearside front swivel housing slightly corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front swivel housing slightly corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,786 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 41,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 40,959 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 40,959 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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GUN 234A is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 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 GUN 234A, 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 55 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 GUN 234A registered?

GUN 234A is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1971.

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The MOT history for GUN 234A shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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