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OGG 542M

1973 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,449 mi
Last recorded48,449 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGG 542M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,449 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,190 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,480 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 46,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 46,168 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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OGG 542M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OGG 542M, 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 OGG 542M registered?

OGG 542M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1973.

Is OGG 542M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGG 542M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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