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Q625PVL

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,492 mi
Last recorded134,492 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ625PVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 134,492 miles

Front bonnet dose not open

Nearside Rear Rust under car

Offside Front Rust under car

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 28 Dec 2015 134,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Front bonnet dose not open

Nearside Rear Rust under car

Offside Front Rust under car

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Mar 2014 132,626 miles

Oil leak

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2014 132,621 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 129,689 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside front bump stop missing.

engine oil leak

n/s/f swivel hub leaking

Fail 12 Feb 2013 129,677 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f swivel hub leaking

wiring insecure next to exhaust down pipe

Pass 15 Nov 2011 125,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear hub seal leaking but not onto disc yet

Fail 11 Nov 2011 125,758 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside rear hub seal leaking but not onto disc yet

Pass 17 Sep 2010 120,508 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 119,914 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads loose, (retaining clip missing)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 113,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 108,102 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 108,102 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 104,514 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 104,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2006 100,115 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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Q625PVL is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Q625PVL, 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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Q625PVL is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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