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LDS 70A

1960 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,949 mi
Last recorded26,949 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1960 Land Rover Defender32,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDS 70A
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,949 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 26,949 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,899 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 26,899 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,812 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 26,266 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 26,265 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LDS 70A is a 1960 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 32,901 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 LDS 70A, 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 66 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 LDS 70A registered?

LDS 70A is a 1960 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1960.

Is LDS 70A safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDS 70A shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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