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NVU 165H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,879 mi
Last recorded73,879 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVU 165H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 73,879 miles

Offside rear outer hub axle seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 73,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,866 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,318 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,314 miles

front swivel housings weeping

oil leak

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in swivel housings

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 6 Jul 2016 72,149 miles

oil leak

slight play in swivel housings

tyres wearing low

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,148 miles

Oil leak

offside swivel housing weaping

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in both swivel housings

tyres perished/cracked

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,144 miles

Oil leak

offside front swivel housing weaping

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in both front swivel housings

tyres perished/cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe missing

front seat belts fluffed

slight play in swivel housings

slight play in wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jul 2013

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe missing

front seat belts fluffed

slight play in swivel housings

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,587 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak tranfer box

rear cross member rusty

vehicle dirty when presented for test

Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,384 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake needs ADJUSTING.

n/s/f trackrod end slight play

n/s/f tyre damaged (outter side).

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

o/s engine mount bolt missing

oil leak

play in propshaft uj

prop bolt missing

rear chasis rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2009 55,384 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

both front tyres have uneven tread wear

brake pedal rubber worn

interior mirror missing

nearside mirror damage

Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise brakes adjusted

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate damage

gearbox bell housing bolts missing

nearside mirror damage

offside front seat belt stalk wrong way round

slight play in both front hubs

slight play in steering joints

slight play rear axle top ball mounting

Fail 10 Jul 2008 50,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise brakes adjusted

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate damage

gearbox bell housing bolts missing

nearside mirror damage

offside front seat belt stalk wrong way round

slight play in both front hubs

slight play in steering joints

slight play rear axle top ball mounting

Fail 26 Jul 2007 49,470 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight corrosion nearside front chassis

Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,470 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion nearside front chassis

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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NVU 165H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NVU 165H, 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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What year was NVU 165H registered?

NVU 165H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1970.

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