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LJZ 8896

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,019 mi
Last recorded30,019 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 8896
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 30,019 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 76,709 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 75,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 74,982 miles

slight oil weap at steering box

slight play at steering box

Pass 21 May 2012 73,255 miles

front offside and nearside inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 May 2012 73,242 miles

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

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

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

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

front offside and nearside inner wheel arches corroded

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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LJZ 8896 is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LJZ 8896, 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

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What year was LJZ 8896 registered?

LJZ 8896 is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is LJZ 8896 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJZ 8896 shows 6 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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