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TUJ 811J

1970 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,749 mi
Last recorded98,749 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUJ 811J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 98,749 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 97,181 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 97,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 96,185 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 95,759 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 95,758 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 91,260 miles

oil leak at engine no passanger seat fitted at front n/s †hand brake efficency on limit n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

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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TUJ 811J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TUJ 811J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TUJ 811J registered?

TUJ 811J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1970.

Is TUJ 811J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUJ 811J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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