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NRE 358L

1973 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,770 mi
Last recorded58,770 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRE 358L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,770 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 56,137 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,250 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,415 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 81,301 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 81,048 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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NRE 358L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NRE 358L, 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 NRE 358L?

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What year was NRE 358L registered?

NRE 358L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is NRE 358L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRE 358L shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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