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KDH 620J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,605 mi
Last recorded9,605 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDH 620J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 9,605 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 9,587 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 9,516 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 9,359 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 9,276 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 9,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BRAKES NOT WORKING

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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KDH 620J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KDH 620J, 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 KDH 620J registered?

KDH 620J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is KDH 620J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDH 620J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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