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WFO 507

1960 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,873 mi
Last recorded26,873 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1960 Land Rover Defender32,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFO 507
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,873 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 26,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 26,873 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,463 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 22,061 miles

Battery insecure

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 22,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2012 18,830 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 18,830 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 17,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 12,946 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 12,348 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 11,268 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 9,798 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 8,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WFO 507 is a 1960 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,125cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 32,901 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 WFO 507, 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 66 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 WFO 507 registered?

WFO 507 is a 1960 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1960.

Is WFO 507 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFO 507 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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