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GVJ 349N

1975 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,010 mi
Last recorded32,010 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVJ 349N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 32,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,459 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 31,459 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2013 31,439 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 29,152 miles

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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GVJ 349N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GVJ 349N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVJ 349N registered?

GVJ 349N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1975.

Is GVJ 349N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVJ 349N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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