MOT Status
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197,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.3.3 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Drivers seat deteriorated
Front out riggers corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
drivers seat deteriorated
front outriggers corroded
Both front outriggers corroded
Drivers seat deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear hub seal slight leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r door step corroded
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
n/s/r door step corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GXC 251L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 GXC 251L, 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 GXC 251L registered?
GXC 251L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1973.
Is GXC 251L safe to buy?
The MOT history for GXC 251L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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