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GXC 251L

1973 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

197,086 mi
Last recorded197,086 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXC 251L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 197,086 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 195,730 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 194,740 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 191,172 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 190,197 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 185,324 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat deteriorated

front outriggers corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 181,932 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 178,099 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 172,169 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 167,185 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 181,929 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 176,470 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 135,203 miles

n/s/r door step corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 135,196 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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