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CAU 65H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

9,791 mi
Last recorded9,791 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 65H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 9,791 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front doors in poor condition

vhicle in poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2008 9,789 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front doors in poor condition

vhicle in poor condition

Fail 19 Dec 2008 9,780 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

brake pipe clip lose

centre seat panal missing

corrosion around n/s/r top shocker mount

noise on osf axel

o/s/f out rigger holed

Fail 3 Dec 2008 9,762 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

steering heavy

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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CAU 65H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 CAU 65H, 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 CAU 65H registered?

CAU 65H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 1970.

Is CAU 65H safe to buy?

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