MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ns + osf swivel hub seal has sligth weep
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is CMR 445L safe to buy?
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