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GYG 364J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,995 mi
Last recorded122,995 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYG 364J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 122,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 122,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 121,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 120,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 120,101 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 119,056 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 118,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bulkhead corroded

slight leak from steering box

Pass 26 Oct 2016 117,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

bulkhead corroded

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 15 Oct 2015 117,443 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 117,121 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front discs scored

slight blow from rear exhaust

slight oil leak from both front swivels

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 22 Oct 2013 116,632 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front discs scored

slight blow from rear exhaust

slight oil leak from both front swivels

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 15 Oct 2012 115,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight leak from both front swivels

Pass 7 Oct 2011 115,426 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front discs corroded

nearside swivel leaking

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 18 Oct 2010 114,792 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 21 Oct 2009 113,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 112,208 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion on rear crossmember

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 18 Oct 2007 111,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 1 Nov 2006 109,324 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside seatbox corroded

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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GYG 364J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYG 364J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYG 364J registered?

GYG 364J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is GYG 364J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYG 364J shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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