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OFR 405P

1975 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,936 mi
Last recorded94,936 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFR 405P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,936 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 94,930 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 93,825 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 93,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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OFR 405P is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 OFR 405P, 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

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What year was OFR 405P registered?

OFR 405P is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1975.

Is OFR 405P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFR 405P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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