MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,791 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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?
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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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