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PDM 799L

1973 Land Rover SWB

Red Diesel 2025cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,210 mi
Last recorded22,210 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1973 Land Rover SWB21,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDM 799L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,025cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,210 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,130 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,803 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf wiper split at edge

Fail 9 Aug 2008 21,787 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf wiper split at edge

Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,572 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,487 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 21,385 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise o/s/r brake binding †advise pulling to right when braking

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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PDM 799L is a 1973 Land Rover SWB in Red with a 2,025cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 21,849 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PDM 799L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PDM 799L registered?

PDM 799L is a 1973 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is PDM 799L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDM 799L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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