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GOW 909L

1973 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,324 mi
Last recorded74,324 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2005
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOW 909L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2005 74,324 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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GOW 909L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 GOW 909L, 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

How do I check the history of GOW 909L?

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What year was GOW 909L registered?

GOW 909L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 1973.

Is GOW 909L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOW 909L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GOW 909L have outstanding finance?

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