MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
center exhaust mounting missing
rear propshaft uj worn
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
top front sus joints slight play
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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WRL 509J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 WRL 509J, 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 WRL 509J registered?
WRL 509J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1970.
Is WRL 509J safe to buy?
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