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PJI 9037

1973 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,204 mi
Last recorded165,204 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 9037
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 165,204 miles

bad oil leak from engine bay.maybe slight leak from steering box.

rear chassis rail over rear axle corroding.

Fail 15 Feb 2008 165,204 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bad oil leak from engine bay.maybe slight leak from steering box.

rear chassis rail over rear axle corroding.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 159,080 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 159,067 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 152,211 miles

stop lights white

Fail 3 Feb 2006 152,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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PJI 9037 is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PJI 9037, 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 PJI 9037 registered?

PJI 9037 is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1973.

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