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TJA 449J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,326 mi
Last recorded52,326 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 449J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 52,326 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 52,092 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,755 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 51,009 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 50,872 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,524 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,204 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,870 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,298 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,521 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 45,521 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 4,531 miles

drop link gaitor torn

ex mount missing rear

no o/s/f seat belt fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,019 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 44,019 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,100 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,253 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,226 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2005 38,309 miles

FUEL PUMP DAMP WITH SLIGHT FUEL LEAK

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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TJA 449J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 TJA 449J, 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 TJA 449J registered?

TJA 449J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is TJA 449J safe to buy?

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