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UTU 489

1955 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,861 mi
Last recorded30,861 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1955 Land Rover Defender34,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTU 489
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,861 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

N/S front hub leaking

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight front brake imballance

Steering box slight free play

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,644 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 30,486 miles

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

N/S front hub leaking

O/S rear hub leaking

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 30,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,849 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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UTU 489 is a 1955 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,200cc 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 UTU 489, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UTU 489?

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What year was UTU 489 registered?

UTU 489 is a 1955 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 1955.

Is UTU 489 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTU 489 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.

Does UTU 489 have outstanding finance?

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