MOT Status
ValidMileage
99,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
rear floor support members corroded x2
Offside Front slight play hub assembly
Offside Front slight play shock absorber lower bush
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
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)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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