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CPC 147H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,155 mi
Last recorded33,155 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPC 147H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 33,155 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 33,155 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 32,748 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 32,041 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively x2 (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,330 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 31,330 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 30,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2017 30,643 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 29,392 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,111 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,870 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 24,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,932 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,790 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 22,789 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 18,511 miles

dampness around nearside rear brake back plate

dampness around nearside rear shock

freeplay at steering wheel

front brake discs slightly pitted

oil leak

steering box drop link joint grease gaiter split

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2008 17,076 miles

exhaust blow

handbrake travel long

rear section of the exhaust system rusty and in poor condition

slight play at the steering wheel

steering idler ball joint gaitor split

Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,380 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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CPC 147H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CPC 147H, 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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CPC 147H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1970.

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