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WVJ 134K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,271 mi
Last recorded72,271 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVJ 134K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,271 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 71,144 miles

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,024 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 69,801 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 69,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 68,586 miles

Front joint of rear propshaft worn.

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,586 miles

Front joint of rear propshaft worn.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 May 2007 65,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 65,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 63,822 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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WVJ 134K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc 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 WVJ 134K, 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 WVJ 134K registered?

WVJ 134K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1971.

Is WVJ 134K safe to buy?

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