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HEP 869H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,352 mi
Last recorded51,352 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEP 869H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 51,352 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively lower and upper (6.1.7 (c) (i))

small leak middle exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2024 49,892 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel os stearing idler (2.3 (a) (i))

small hole in middle exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2023 48,415 miles

slight leak middle exhaust

Fail 19 Oct 2023 48,396 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

slight leak middle exhaust

Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,630 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 44,537 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 44,522 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,436 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush osr nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear shafts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 42,566 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush osr nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear shafts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 40,428 miles

front brakes only just met the imbalance (adjustment may be required)

Pass 9 Oct 2018 37,486 miles

front track rod end rubbers deteriorated

nsf drag link end rubbers deteriorated

osf lower shock absorber slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,428 miles

osf track rod end rubber deteriated

osf wheel bearing slight play

Fail 10 Oct 2017 34,428 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osf track rod end rubber deteriated

osf wheel bearing slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,064 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,623 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,156 miles

both prop shafts ujs worn

light corrosion nsf chassis rail

nsf kingpin has slight play

osf king pin has slight play

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 19 Sep 2013 25,156 miles

Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

both prop shafts ujs worn

light corrosion nsf chassis rail

nsf kingpin has slight play

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2012 22,330 miles

slight oil leak from o/s front swivel seal

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 20,532 miles

front axle leaking oil slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,551 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

REAR PROPSHAFT HAS PLAY IN BOTH UNIVERSAL JOINTS

Pass 11 Oct 2008 15,634 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 13,663 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 13,605 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 11,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HEP 869H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HEP 869H, 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 HEP 869H?

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What year was HEP 869H registered?

HEP 869H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1970.

Is HEP 869H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEP 869H shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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