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WKX 432J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186 mi
Last recorded186 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKX 432J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 186 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 20 Mar 2018 137 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

front brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,549 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,770 miles

DIESEL SEEPAGE AT PUMP

O/S/F LOWER WING INSECURE

Fail 29 Sep 2015 95,747 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

DIESEL SEEPAGE AT PUMP

O/S/F LOWER WING INSECURE

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,308 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,691 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,784 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 83,623 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 83,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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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WKX 432J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WKX 432J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WKX 432J registered?

WKX 432J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1971.

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