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ADJ 552H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,103 mi
Last recorded57,103 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADJ 552H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2017 57,103 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,773 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,941 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,600 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,147 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,319 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 42,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 39,770 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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ADJ 552H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ADJ 552H, 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 ADJ 552H registered?

ADJ 552H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1970.

Is ADJ 552H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADJ 552H shows 9 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 ADJ 552H have outstanding finance?

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