MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear axle brace corroded
both front tractive joints weeping oil
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
exhaust very corroded but not blowing
propshaft u/joint worn on centre shaft
rear brake back plates slightley damp with oil
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Wear in rear propshaft u/joint
Centre Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Outer Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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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OYA 229L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 OYA 229L, 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 OYA 229L registered?
OYA 229L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1973.
Is OYA 229L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OYA 229L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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