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LNV 217M

1974 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,321 mi
Last recorded44,321 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 217M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 44,321 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 44,320 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 41,138 miles

General oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,918 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,092 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,074 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 33,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,109 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 29,179 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,769 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,291 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,890 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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LNV 217M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,492 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 LNV 217M, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LNV 217M registered?

LNV 217M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 1974.

Is LNV 217M safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNV 217M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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