MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
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
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
Oil leak
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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