MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,913 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
front springs bushes perished
rear cross braces corroded
slight play in front wheel bearings
Light switch - intermittant
Springs rub on chassis when deflected.
extensive Body corrossion
horn - weak
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
brake pipes corroded
front hub sills leaking
oil around front diff
oil leak
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and corroded
weld repairs to vehicle
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
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
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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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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