MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front universal joints on front propshaft have a lot of play
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front universal joints on front propshaft have a lot of play
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VTO 817J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 VTO 817J, 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 VTO 817J registered?
VTO 817J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1970.
Is VTO 817J safe to buy?
The MOT history for VTO 817J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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