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OCP 46J

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,809 mi
Last recorded81,809 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCP 46J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,827 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,435 miles

All tyres perished and cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,825 miles

Handbrake efficiency just meet (17 %)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,822 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,497 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,744 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust hangar insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2013 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust hangar insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,353 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,458 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,883 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 70,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 70,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 70,245 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 70,244 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 70,131 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 70,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OCP 46J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OCP 46J, 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 OCP 46J registered?

OCP 46J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1970.

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