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BDX 243B

1973 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,014 mi
Last recorded40,014 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDX 243B
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,014 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 40,014 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 39,500 miles

oil leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,366 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s outter track rod end boot deteriorating

oil leaks

Pass 9 Nov 2012 37,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,218 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

bad oil leak

n/s wiper will need attension

Fail 17 Oct 2011 37,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

bad oil leak

n/s wiper will need attension

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,005 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

are wheel nuts fitted right way round ?

oil leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,813 miles

Front brakes are 25% out of balance - (on mot limit).

Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,760 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 33,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Light output from headlamps is poor.

Rear number plate illumination is not very effective.

Rear tyres are very perished and cracking.

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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BDX 243B is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 62,835 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 BDX 243B, 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 53 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 BDX 243B registered?

BDX 243B is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1973.

Is BDX 243B safe to buy?

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