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LVS 735

1961 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,717 mi
Last recorded11,717 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Defender67,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVS 735
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2013 11,717 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2011 11,702 miles

n/s front tyre showing signs cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2010 11,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front brake disc,s corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,675 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 11,373 miles

front number plate showing minor damage

Pass 11 Dec 2006

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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LVS 735 is a 1961 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 67,251 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 LVS 735, 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 65 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 LVS 735?

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What year was LVS 735 registered?

LVS 735 is a 1961 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1961.

Is LVS 735 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVS 735 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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