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ECH 370J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,569 mi
Last recorded46,569 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECH 370J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,867cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,569 miles

all over under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,765 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 47,276 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,276 miles

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

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

rear floor support corroded and holed but not affecting brakes or steering or in a prescribed area

underside undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,363 miles

cant carry out full depth inspection due to too many corrossion protective materials added to vehicle

corrossion throughout vehicle

Fail 25 Sep 2012 44,362 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cant carry out full depth inspection due to too many corrossion protective materials added to vehicle

corrossion throughout vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,428 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 40,425 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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ECH 370J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECH 370J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECH 370J registered?

ECH 370J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1971.

Is ECH 370J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECH 370J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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