MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside rear suspension bump stop missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside rear suspension bump stop missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper blades worn/split
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside rear suspension bump stop missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear suspension bump stop missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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EAL 415J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EAL 415J, 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 EAL 415J registered?
EAL 415J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 1970.
Is EAL 415J safe to buy?
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