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UGV 379J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

40,008 mi
Last recorded40,008 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGV 379J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 40,008 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 40,008 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 40,008 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 40,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion end crossmember area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 40,008 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure wheel to column lose (2.1.6)

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

o/s/r end of rear cross member corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,008 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear x member area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 40,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 40,008 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,008 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Jun 2013 4,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 14 Jun 2013 4,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 2 Jun 2012 4,008 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 4,008 miles

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,008 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 40,008 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,008 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,008 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pads look worn

engine oil leak

general surface corrosion to chassis rail/body

Fail 1 Dec 2008 40,008 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

brake pads worn

chassis and body corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,010 miles

front brake pads worn

steering ball joints worn

surface corrosion to chassis, rear exhaust and rear brakes

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 20 Dec 2007 40,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

front brake pads worn

steering ball joints worn

surface corrosion to chassis, rear exhaust and rear brakes

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,008 miles

Oil leak

unable to measure brake pads.

Fail 8 Dec 2006 40,008 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

unable to measure brake pads.

Pass 13 Sep 2005 40,008 miles

oil 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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UGV 379J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UGV 379J, 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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UGV 379J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1971.

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