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PHN 70L

1971 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,975 mi
Last recorded83,975 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHN 70L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,975 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 83,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,397 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Sep 2016 83,397 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,043 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,003 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 82,838 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 82,632 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 82,547 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 81,942 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 81,525 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 80,597 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 79,687 miles

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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PHN 70L is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 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 PHN 70L, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PHN 70L?

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What year was PHN 70L registered?

PHN 70L is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PHN 70L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHN 70L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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