MOT Status
ValidMileage
48,208 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
slight corrosion offside front body mounting to outrigger
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
slight corrosion offside front body mounting to outrigger
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear tyre valve deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight brake pull
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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REC 214L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 REC 214L, 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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How do I check the history of REC 214L?
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What year was REC 214L registered?
REC 214L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1973.
Is REC 214L safe to buy?
The MOT history for REC 214L shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does REC 214L have outstanding finance?
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