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PIL 7747

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

89,590 mi
Last recorded89,590 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 7747
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 89,590 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch insecure but working

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 85,917 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 85,917 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,751 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2017 82,595 miles

Additional braking device component(s) insecure Park brake drum insecure (3.6.I.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f footwell (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer insecure (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip and main beam -- wrong way round. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front propshaft uj excessively worn

steering box leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,180 miles

Steering box damp. Slight leak from output shaft

Fail 29 Mar 2016 80,180 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Swivel pins (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box damp. Slight leak from output shaft

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,934 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

steering box damp

Fail 24 Feb 2015 75,934 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

steering box damp

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,403 miles

Back diff noisy

Front prop shaft front UJ has slight wear

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,403 miles

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

Back diff noisy

Front prop shaft front UJ has slight wear

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,176 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 62,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 58,193 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,032 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 54,032 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,950 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 48,950 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,961 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 43,960 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,914 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 38,914 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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PIL 7747 is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PIL 7747, 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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PIL 7747 is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1970.

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