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Q119NVS

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,840 mi
Last recorded32,840 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ119NVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 32,840 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 32,809 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 30,728 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Slight oil leak from o/s/f tractor joint

Fail 7 Nov 2018 30,728 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Slight oil leak from o/s/f tractor joint

Pass 17 Nov 2017 29,491 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 29,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal power steering pump/idler (2.3.3b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,770 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 28,770 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,065 miles

Advise tow bar electrics

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 28,051 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Advise tow bar wiring

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 26,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,779 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 24,616 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,795 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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Q119NVS is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Q119NVS, 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.

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Q119NVS is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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