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SKV 772J

1970 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,286 mi
Last recorded99,286 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKV 772J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 99,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight damage to steering wheel

Fail 20 Aug 2025 99,275 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight damage to steering wheel

Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,702 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 98,067 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,604 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 39,001 miles

rear floor support members corroded x2

Pass 17 Aug 2020 37,998 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 25,282 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 24,534 miles

Offside Front slight play hub assembly

Offside Front slight play shock absorber lower bush

Fail 31 Aug 2018 24,534 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play hub assembly

Offside Front slight play shock absorber lower bush

Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,988 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,989 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play at drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,751 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 17,020 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,707 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 15,669 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,779 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,051 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 13,050 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,252 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 12,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SKV 772J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SKV 772J, 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 SKV 772J registered?

SKV 772J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1970.

Is SKV 772J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKV 772J shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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