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PBF 469J

1970 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,534 mi
Last recorded26,534 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBF 469J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 26,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 26,533 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 24,163 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 24,162 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 23,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 18,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 15,869 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 15,869 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 6,200 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 4,385 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 4,201 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 3,803 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,997 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 3,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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PBF 469J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PBF 469J, 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 PBF 469J registered?

PBF 469J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1970.

Is PBF 469J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBF 469J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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