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Q414KUA

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,731 mi
Last recorded112,731 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ414KUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 112,731 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 110,721 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg both sides near front x member. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead. (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint fluid container area. (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on side walls.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing.

nsf swival hub leaking.

various oil leaks..

vehicle chassis rusty..also outriggers.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs showing signs of wear...

all suspension coil springs very rusty ...as is chassis and outriggers etc....

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing..

exhaust emits blue smoke at idle..

gearbox/transfer box. front and rear axles leaking oil.

nsf swival hub weeping oil...

rust present surrounding pedal box/brake servo..

slight damage nsf tyre outer side wall...however does not expose ply or cord...

Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,726 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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)

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing.

clutch slave cylinder flexi hose cracked /perished.

oil leak from transfer box/gearbox.

rear wiper blade worn.

rust present surrounding pedal box

underside of vehicle very rusty .

Fail 31 Mar 2014 98,726 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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)

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing.

clutch slave cylinder flexi hose cracked /perished.

oil leak from transfer box/gearbox.

rear wiper blade worn.

rust present surrounding pedal box

underside of vehicle very rusty .

Pass 10 Apr 2013 96,415 miles

all four brake discs slightly rusty.....

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing..

rear of vehicle very rusty....

rust present surrounding pedals....

Fail 4 Apr 2013 96,415 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

all four brake discs slightly rusty.....

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing..

nsf swival hub bung missing...leaking oil..

rear of vehicle very rusty....

rust present surrounding pedals....

Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,710 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 94,710 miles

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

steering arm slightly bent

Pass 22 Mar 2011 93,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 92,230 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 92,266 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

very rusty underneath

Fail 12 Mar 2009 91,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 91,954 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 89,129 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 82,492 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 82,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 74,821 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 74,713 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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Q414KUA is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Q414KUA, 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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Q414KUA is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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