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TEL 276H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,956 mi
Last recorded57,956 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEL 276H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 57,956 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 56,406 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 56,405 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/F A PILLAR CORRODED

Oil leak

PLAY IN FRONT PROPSHAFT JOINT

Fail 19 Aug 2014 56,405 miles

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 56,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,406 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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TEL 276H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TEL 276H, 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 TEL 276H registered?

TEL 276H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 1970.

Is TEL 276H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEL 276H shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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