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SFO 926

1955 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,271 mi
Last recorded35,271 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1955 Land Rover Defender34,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFO 926
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 35,271 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 34,677 miles

Oil leak

cracks in all tyres

excessive wear in front propshaft slider joint

front panel loose when bonnet open

slight split in n/s wiper blade

Fail 22 Apr 2010 34,677 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

cracks in all tyres

excessive wear in front propshaft slider joint

front panel loose when bonnet open

slight split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,133 miles

slight wear in brake pedal rubbers

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,408 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,342 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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SFO 926 is a 1955 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1955 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 34,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFO 926, 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 71 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 SFO 926 registered?

SFO 926 is a 1955 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1955.

Is SFO 926 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFO 926 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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