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FSW 393H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,023 mi
Last recorded90,023 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSW 393H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,023 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 90,023 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 89,841 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,012 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,693 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,264 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 83,264 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,907 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,305 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,036 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 67,553 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 62,684 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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FSW 393H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FSW 393H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FSW 393H?

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What year was FSW 393H registered?

FSW 393H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1970.

Is FSW 393H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSW 393H shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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