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LAX 17P

1975 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,277 mi
Last recorded55,277 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2005
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAX 17P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2005 55,277 miles

vehicle height on n/s slightly lower than o/s. does not adversely affect the brakes or steering

Fail 28 Oct 2005 55,277 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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LAX 17P is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LAX 17P, 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

How do I check the history of LAX 17P?

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What year was LAX 17P registered?

LAX 17P is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1975.

Is LAX 17P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAX 17P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAX 17P have outstanding finance?

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