MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,438 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Axle beam inappropriately repaired all u bolts loose (2.4.A.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket o/s rear spring bushes worn (2.4.B.3a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front shock absorbers has worn bushes (2.7.4)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
corrosion on A post offside front
passenger seat slightly insecure
slight oil leak on rear diff
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
metal brake pipes coated limiting inspection
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
metal brake pipes coated limiting inspection
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YTF 515J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YTF 515J, 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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How do I check the history of YTF 515J?
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What year was YTF 515J registered?
YTF 515J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1971.
Is YTF 515J safe to buy?
The MOT history for YTF 515J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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