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SDO 210J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,689 mi
Last recorded89,689 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDO 210J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 89,689 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 89,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,624 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 895,616 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

boot split steering box drop arm

both front and nearside rear tyres perishing

nearside headlamp lense deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2011 895,612 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

boot split steering box drop arm

both front and nearside rear tyres perishing

nearside headlamp lense deteriorating

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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SDO 210J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SDO 210J, 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 SDO 210J registered?

SDO 210J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1971.

Is SDO 210J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDO 210J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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