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YTF 515J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,438 mi
Last recorded45,438 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTF 515J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2016 45,438 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,644 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,644 miles

corrosion on A post offside front

passenger seat slightly insecure

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 17 Aug 2013 48,645 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 48,644 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 48,647 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

metal brake pipes coated limiting inspection

Fail 29 May 2012 48,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 48,644 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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