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CMR 445L

1973 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,017 mi
Last recorded146,017 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMR 445L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 146,017 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 146,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 144,270 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 142,273 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 142,273 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 140,132 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 140,132 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 134,997 miles

Indicator stick loose

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

battery box slightly corroded

front tyres are perished

panhard rod arm has slight play in bush

swivel joints are weeping

Fail 24 Mar 2009 134,980 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 134,155 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corr0sion in o/s rear chassis leg and rear cross member but will not affect braking or handling and not in a prescribed area

no centre seat belt fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2008 134,149 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both wipers in poor condition

corr0sion in o/s rear chassis leg and rear cross member but will not affect braking or handling and not in a prescribed area

no centre seat belt fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2007 131,463 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ns + osf swivel hub seal has sligth weep

Pass 22 Feb 2006 126,790 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s o/sf hub seals weeping on brake pad/discs

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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CMR 445L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CMR 445L, 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 CMR 445L registered?

CMR 445L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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