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XLH 606N

1974 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,934 mi
Last recorded50,934 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLH 606N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 50,934 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,411 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,046 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,758 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,290 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,389 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,164 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,988 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,432 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,992 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,175 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 41,175 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,499 miles

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

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

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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XLH 606N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,492 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 XLH 606N, 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 52 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 XLH 606N?

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What year was XLH 606N registered?

XLH 606N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is XLH 606N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLH 606N shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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