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BPF 929H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2015cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,128 mi
Last recorded65,128 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPF 929H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,015cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 65,128 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,823 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,178 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,198 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 58,195 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,780 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 57,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,767 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,763 miles

advise full underbody protection

Fail 25 Oct 2011 57,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

all the leaf springs in poor condition badly corroded !

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,748 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 57,748 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 57,658 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 57,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,651 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,647 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 57,647 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 57,414 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 57,403 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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BPF 929H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,015cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BPF 929H, 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 BPF 929H registered?

BPF 929H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1970.

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