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LAA 139

1953 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,802 mi
Last recorded26,802 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAA 139
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,802 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,426 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 26,426 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2005 26,113 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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LAA 139 is a 1953 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LAA 139, 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 73 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 LAA 139?

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What year was LAA 139 registered?

LAA 139 is a 1953 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1953.

Is LAA 139 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAA 139 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAA 139 have outstanding finance?

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