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XPY 496K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,645 mi
Last recorded1,645 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPY 496K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 1,645 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 1,648 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 1,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 1 Sep 2005 1,645 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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XPY 496K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 XPY 496K, 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 XPY 496K registered?

XPY 496K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1971.

Is XPY 496K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPY 496K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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