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AAE 257J

1970 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,601 mi
Last recorded43,601 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAE 257J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,601 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,600 miles

205 / 16 tyres fitted

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Hub / bearing (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 42,817 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,605 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,757 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 38,884 miles

Oil leak

emmisions

Fail 27 Nov 2010 38,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

emmisions

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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AAE 257J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 58,688 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 AAE 257J, 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 56 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 AAE 257J registered?

AAE 257J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 1970.

Is AAE 257J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAE 257J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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