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DFH 601A

1960 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,564 mi
Last recorded29,564 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1960 Land Rover Defender32,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 601A
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,564 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 28,842 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,715 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,482 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,942 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,339 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,424 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,947 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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DFH 601A is a 1960 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DFH 601A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DFH 601A?

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What year was DFH 601A registered?

DFH 601A is a 1960 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1960.

Is DFH 601A safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFH 601A shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DFH 601A have outstanding finance?

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