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AVH 477A

1960 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,032 mi
Last recorded180,032 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1960 Land Rover Defender32,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVH 477A
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 180,032 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

overerly undersealed

various items corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 179,645 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 179,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 175,249 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 171,196 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 171,196 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 170,317 miles

chassis corroded

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight leak swivel seals

slight play steering

Fail 22 Jan 2015 170,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

chassis corroded

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight leak swivel seals

slight play steering

Pass 23 Jan 2014 169,777 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f floor to bulkhead corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 169,777 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f floor to bulkhead corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 168,951 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 161,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake discs pitted, advise

front wipers smear, advise

vehicle underside wax oiled, advise

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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AVH 477A is a 1960 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 32,901 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 AVH 477A, 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 66 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVH 477A registered?

AVH 477A is a 1960 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1960.

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