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WRL 509J

1970 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,519 mi
Last recorded90,519 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRL 509J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 90,413 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 90,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 89,481 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 89,481 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 87,782 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 86,086 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for WRL 509J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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