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DCJ 645L

1973 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,584 mi
Last recorded24,584 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCJ 645L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,584 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,320 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly corroded

rear sprimgs corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 24,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly corroded

rear sprimgs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,768 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 23,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,386 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,090 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 23,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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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DCJ 645L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DCJ 645L, 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 DCJ 645L registered?

DCJ 645L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is DCJ 645L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCJ 645L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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