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MBF 103H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,327 mi
Last recorded6,327 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBF 103H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 6,327 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 6,315 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 6,259 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 6,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 5,677 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 4,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 3,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,096 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 18,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,953 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 11,170 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 11,163 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,080 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 9,074 miles

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

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

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

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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MBF 103H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MBF 103H, 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 MBF 103H registered?

MBF 103H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1970.

Is MBF 103H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBF 103H shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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