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OPA 146L

1973 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,634 mi
Last recorded9,634 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPA 146L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 9,634 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 9,625 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 8,545 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 8,538 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 7,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 5,390 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 3,992 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 3,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s front brake back plate damp with oil

Pass 20 Jun 2009 1,414 miles

slight cracking in all tyres

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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OPA 146L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,625cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OPA 146L, 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

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What year was OPA 146L registered?

OPA 146L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1973.

Is OPA 146L safe to buy?

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