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PBD 508M

1973 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,913 mi
Last recorded80,913 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBD 508M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 80,913 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,861 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front door frame inner side has corrosinon

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,799 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all hub seals weeping

nearside front leafspring rubber bushes deteriated

slight play in offside hub bearings

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,129 miles

front springs bushes perished

rear cross braces corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,138 miles

Light switch - intermittant

Springs rub on chassis when deflected.

extensive Body corrossion

horn - weak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,138 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Light switch - intermittant

Springs rub on chassis when deflected.

extensive Body corrossion

horn - weak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,033 miles

brake pipes corroded

front hub sills leaking

oil around front diff

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and corroded

weld repairs to vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2012 78,032 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corroded

front hub sills leaking

oil around front diff

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and corroded

weld repairs to vehicle

engine mount bolt loose

Pass 7 May 2011 77,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers door mirror

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,877 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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PBD 508M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PBD 508M, 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 PBD 508M registered?

PBD 508M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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