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TVH 139H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,776 mi
Last recorded8,776 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVH 139H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 8,776 miles

Both front floor pans corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

Slight leak from both front shock absorbers

Pass 3 Jun 2016 8,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in propshaft u/J rear

Pass 22 May 2015 8,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

n/s/front floorpan corroded & holed

o/s/front floor corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 8,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

n/s/front floorpan corroded & holed

o/s/front floor corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 8,776 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front swivel joints on steering leaking oil

Fail 9 Jun 2014 8,776 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front swivel joints on steering leaking oil

Pass 14 Jun 2013 8,776 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both front swivel joints on steering have a slight oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wing panels on body badly corroded

n/s/r floor pan on body has extensive corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2013 8,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front swivel joints on steering have a slight oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wing panels on body badly corroded

n/s/r floor pan on body has extensive corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,776 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 8,776 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 8,776 miles

Both front inner wing guards corroded

nearside under floor pan corroded

oil leaks from engine & gearbox

Fail 17 May 2011 8,776 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Both front inner wing guards corroded

nearside under floor pan corroded

oil leaks from engine & gearbox

Fail 16 Jun 2010 7,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside floor corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside floor corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 3,285 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 3,278 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front prop shaft worn

ignition lamp stays on when revved

Pass 28 May 2008 99,748 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 99,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 May 2007 96,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate deteriorating

n/s headlight aim low

rear fog light inoperative

windscreen washers inoperative

Pass 30 May 2006 92,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s aim very low

n/s rear axle seal leaking

n/s rear brake drag

o/s aim low

o/s exterior mirror missing

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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TVH 139H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVH 139H, 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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TVH 139H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1970.

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