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USR 673K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,761 mi
Last recorded29,761 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSR 673K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 29,761 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 29,692 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 29,712 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 29,692 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.9)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 29,692 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front swivel joint is slightly pitted.

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front swivel joint is leaking and is slightly pitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 29,692 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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USR 673K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 USR 673K, 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 USR 673K registered?

USR 673K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is USR 673K safe to buy?

The MOT history for USR 673K 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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