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FLD 854J

1970 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,605 mi
Last recorded84,605 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLD 854J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,605 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 84,956 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected end of chassis beside spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached inner crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,594 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Hubs corroded & seals leaking slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 83,590 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/pedal box area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres perished

Front Hubs corroded & seals leaking slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering box cover badly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,692 miles

Corrosion at offside front body mounting

Fail 25 Nov 2015 82,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion at offside front body mounting

Front prop shaft universal joints badly worn

Rear prop shaft universal joints badly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2014 81,812 miles

Both rear tyres perished..

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Slight leaks from both front swivel joint seals..

Fail 6 Nov 2014 81,809 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear tyres perished..

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Slight leaks from both front swivel joint seals..

Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,539 miles

Both front axle sphere seals leaking

Corrosion at centre and rear webs on floor

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 80,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front axle sphere seals leaking

Corrosion at centre and rear webs on floor

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,279 miles

Both front hub seals leaking slightly..

Drivers seat back insecure..

Exhaust system in poor condition..

Front propshaft u/j worn..

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from transfer box..

Play in nearside front hub..(on pass limit)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 79,278 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front hub seals leaking slightly..

Drivers seat back insecure..

Exhaust system in poor condition..

Front propshaft u/j worn..

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from transfer box..

Play in nearside front hub..(on pass limit)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 77,493 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 77,493 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,862 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 74,722 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,158 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 72,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 68,793 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2006 65,310 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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FLD 854J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,625cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FLD 854J, 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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FLD 854J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1970.

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