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NWD 566M

1973 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,691 mi
Last recorded88,691 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWD 566M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,691 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Steering wheel spoke has slight cracks

Fail 1 Mar 2018 88,691 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Centre exhaust mount broken

Steering wheel spoke has slight cracks

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,647 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 88,642 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to back pipe (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported across front cross member (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,442 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear axle misting of oil or fluid

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis for corrosion and repairs

corrosion in rear tray braces

exhaust corroded and minor leak

nearside front offside front front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

Fail 21 Jan 2016 88,425 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported in engine bay (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear axle misting of oil or fluid

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis for corrosion and repairs

corrosion in rear tray braces

exhaust corroded and minor leak

nearside front offside front front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,950 miles

both front wheel bearings noisy

Fail 13 Jan 2015 87,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wheel bearings noisy

Pass 10 Dec 2013 87,620 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 87,610 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,502 miles

nearside front wiper poor

Fail 3 Dec 2012 87,492 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 87,271 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front leaf spring has rub marks from tyre appears ok on lock to lock check

Fail 13 Dec 2011 87,257 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front leaf spring has rub marks from tyre appears ok on lock to lock check

Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,831 miles

suspect nearside rear wheel cylinder leaking

Fail 9 Dec 2010 86,810 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

suspect nearside rear wheel cylinder leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2009 85,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 85,831 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 85,301 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight corrosion on fuel tank

slight leak of oil from o/s front and n/s rear hub seals

Fail 1 Dec 2008 85,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight corrosion on fuel tank

slight leak of oil from o/s front and n/s rear hub seals

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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NWD 566M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWD 566M, 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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NWD 566M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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