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OGD 142M

1973 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,438 mi
Last recorded22,438 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGD 142M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 22,438 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 22,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel lift pump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jan 2026 22,438 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front spring eye on inside of bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 22,438 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 22,438 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 22,438 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way no brake effort at o/s/f wheel. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 22,438 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 22,438 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Oct 2022 22,438 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 22,438 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 22,438 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 22,438 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 22,438 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 22,438 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,438 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,433 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,438 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 22,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil filter chaffing on engine

osr spring foxclamps displaced

Pass 30 May 2014 22,438 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 22,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 22,438 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 21,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 21,588 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,350 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,639 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 20,195 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,539 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 18,908 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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OGD 142M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OGD 142M, 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 OGD 142M registered?

OGD 142M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1973.

Is OGD 142M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGD 142M shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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