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HBP 13H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,116 mi
Last recorded76,116 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBP 13H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 76,116 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front prop shaft U/J worn

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

O/S/F bump stop insecure

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,426 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

O/S/F bump stop insecure

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear diff. support (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,943 miles

Both front and O/S/R bump stops insecure

Both front hub seals leaking

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear axle support corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,174 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear axle support corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 May 2012 71,389 miles

Both front hub seals damp

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F bump stop insecure

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2012 71,389 miles

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

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

Both front hub seals damp

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F bump stop insecure

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 69,224 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,396 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 68,392 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,730 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 67,726 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 67,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 67,026 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 67,026 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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HBP 13H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HBP 13H, 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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HBP 13H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1970.

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