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XCG 704J

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,851 mi
Last recorded43,851 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCG 704J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,851 miles

Front number plate painted on front bumper.

No seat belts fitted as standard

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Slight brake bind to nearside front brake.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 43,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front number plate painted on front bumper.

No seat belts fitted as standard

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Slight brake bind to nearside front brake.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 43,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 38,870 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 38,878 miles

Oil leak

front plate

n/s/r back plate damp

Fail 22 Oct 2011 38,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front plate

n/s/r back plate damp

Pass 26 Oct 2010 90,025 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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XCG 704J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XCG 704J, 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 XCG 704J registered?

XCG 704J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1970.

Is XCG 704J safe to buy?

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