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GDN 788L

1973 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,999 mi
Last recorded51,999 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDN 788L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 51,999 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 45,467 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 40,315 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 35,114 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,295 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 May 2014 30,400 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 26,742 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 23,144 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,113 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 22,862 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 22,343 miles

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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GDN 788L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GDN 788L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDN 788L registered?

GDN 788L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is GDN 788L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDN 788L shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GDN 788L have outstanding finance?

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