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H935 TRM

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,741 mi
Last recorded143,741 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH935 TRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 143,741 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 140,464 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 137,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 134,450 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 134,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 131,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 127,369 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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H935 TRM is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H935 TRM, 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

How do I check the history of H935 TRM?

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What year was H935 TRM registered?

H935 TRM is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is H935 TRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H935 TRM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H935 TRM have outstanding finance?

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