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OCO 905J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,712 mi
Last recorded5,712 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCO 905J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 5,712 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 5,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 5,712 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 5,712 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 5,712 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 18 May 2012 5,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2009 5,712 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 5,712 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 May 2008 5,712 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 5,712 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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OCO 905J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 OCO 905J, 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 OCO 905J registered?

OCO 905J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1971.

Is OCO 905J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCO 905J shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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