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UDD 285H

1970 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

240,107 mi
Last recorded240,107 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDD 285H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 240,107 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 240,107 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 239,907 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 232,907 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 231,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 231,904 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 169,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 169,675 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 169,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 169,675 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 169,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 169,675 miles

Front & rear of chassis corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 169,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front & rear of chassis corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 231,598 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 231,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded

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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UDD 285H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UDD 285H, 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 UDD 285H registered?

UDD 285H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1970.

Is UDD 285H safe to buy?

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