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USK 365

1961 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,507 mi
Last recorded141,507 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Defender67,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSK 365
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 141,507 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 135,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 135,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint. (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 129,747 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2011 121,643 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 121,639 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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USK 365 is a 1961 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 67,251 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 USK 365, 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 65 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 USK 365 registered?

USK 365 is a 1961 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1961.

Is USK 365 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USK 365 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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