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SKX 595J

1970 Land Rover Jeep

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,451 mi
Last recorded81,451 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Jeep58,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKX 595J
MakeLand Rover
ModelJeep
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,451 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 81,441 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,113 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 81,113 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,054 miles

Front propshaft sliding joint worn.

Windscreen lightly scrached.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 81,048 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front propshaft sliding joint worn.

Windscreen lightly scrached.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 79,940 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 79,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,000 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 77,000 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 73,840 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 73,743 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Jeep?

Based on 2,119 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 82
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
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SKX 595J is a 1970 Land Rover Jeep in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 58,529 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 Jeep fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SKX 595J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Jeep is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SKX 595J registered?

SKX 595J is a 1970 Land Rover Jeep, first registered on 22 October 1970.

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