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WTF 903H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,947 mi
Last recorded51,947 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTF 903H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,947 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,572 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 50,842 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,501 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 50,015 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,023 miles

All brake drums oval but no evidence of judder

Moderate play at OSF upper swivel housing pin

Oil leaking on transfer box/parking brake drum

Fail 3 Jan 2013 49,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

All brake drums oval but no evidence of judder

Moderate play at OSF upper swivel housing pin

Oil leaking on transfer box/parking brake drum

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,875 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 47,872 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WTF 903H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WTF 903H, 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 WTF 903H registered?

WTF 903H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1970.

Is WTF 903H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTF 903H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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