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OAN 21

1973 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,939 mi
Last recorded94,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAN 21
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 94,939 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear lower shock absorber bush worn

Offside Front wiper blade torn at end

Offside Rear lower shock absorber bush worn

front seat belts are frayed

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 94,939 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front tyre has slight cracking on tread

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 94,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 94,939 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

wiper blades poor, but screen opens

Pass 28 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

wiper blades poor, but screen opens

Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,939 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2011 91,919 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,919 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

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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OAN 21 is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAN 21, 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 OAN 21?

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What year was OAN 21 registered?

OAN 21 is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 February 1973.

Is OAN 21 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAN 21 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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