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AUK 185H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,197 mi
Last recorded82,197 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUK 185H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 82,197 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,966 miles

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2019

Leaf spring seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle both front (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,082 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 81,082 miles

Offside Front Body insecure brace bar on chasis (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Body not fully secure under passenger seat where bottle jack is kept (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,827 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes masked in grease

Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front wipers smear slightly

Oil leak

Steering / suspension & braking componants all have corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,243 miles

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

Brake pipes masked in grease

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle steering & suspension componants have slight corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,076 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 80,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,035 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,008 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 80,006 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 79,858 miles

Front and rear U-bolts on leaf springs corroded

Front and rear leaf springs corroded

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 79,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Front and rear U-bolts on leaf springs corroded

Front and rear leaf springs corroded

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 79,235 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 79,234 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 78,872 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2007 78,872 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2005 77,951 miles

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AUK 185H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AUK 185H, 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.

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What year was AUK 185H registered?

AUK 185H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1970.

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