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XLV 577J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,469 mi
Last recorded36,469 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLV 577J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,469 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,140 miles

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

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2015 34,397 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 34,016 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,873 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,608 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,517 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,269 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 33,269 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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XLV 577J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XLV 577J, 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 XLV 577J registered?

XLV 577J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1971.

Is XLV 577J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLV 577J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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