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PPO 247K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,104 mi
Last recorded21,104 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPO 247K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 May 2017 21,104 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 May 2016 20,796 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 20,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 20,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 20,291 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 20,150 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 20,035 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,014 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,009 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 20,007 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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PPO 247K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PPO 247K, 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 PPO 247K registered?

PPO 247K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1971.

Is PPO 247K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPO 247K shows 10 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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