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Q705NUR

1971 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,595 mi
Last recorded105,595 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ705NUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,595 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 105,564 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 105,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front side repeater insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,623 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 102,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 99,831 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,631 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 91,604 miles

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

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,462 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 83,915 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 83,915 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 155,556 miles

slight corrosion around front and rear out riggers, front and rear shock and spring mounts and boot floor. various oil leaks under vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2010 147,495 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 139,490 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 139,430 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 127,071 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 127,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 115,570 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 115,570 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 108,007 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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Q705NUR is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Q705NUR, 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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What year was Q705NUR registered?

Q705NUR is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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