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A70 TBX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,968 mi
Last recorded61,968 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA70 TBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 61,968 miles

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

Nearside Front FLOOR EXCESSIVE CORROSION (HOLE)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 61,968 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front FLOOR EXCESSIVE CORROSION (HOLE)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,468 miles

Both front swivel hubs seals leaking

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 61,468 miles

Both front swivel hubs seals leaking

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 60,916 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 60,916 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,031 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,632 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,632 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,436 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 58,881 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,015 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 58,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,640 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 54,922 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2011 52,848 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,952 miles

advise wide spread corrosion on rear crossmember

Fail 9 Jun 2010 50,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise wide spread corrosion on rear crossmember

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,898 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 49,591 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 49,586 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 18,242 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 48,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,652 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 47,630 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A70 TBX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 A70 TBX, 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 42 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 A70 TBX registered?

A70 TBX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1984.

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