MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
No trailer electrical socket fitted
Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported axle (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (8.2.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
No trailer electrical socket fitted
Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside and offside front swivel housing leaking grease
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Starter button sticking
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside and offside front swivel housing leaking grease
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Starter button sticking
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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WDE 545J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WDE 545J, 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 WDE 545J registered?
WDE 545J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1971.
Is WDE 545J safe to buy?
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