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REC 214L

1973 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,208 mi
Last recorded48,208 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREC 214L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 48,208 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 48,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 48,060 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 47,111 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 43,604 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,984 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,553 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 23,949 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 19,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 14,480 miles

offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2016 11,949 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 7,313 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 7,313 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 2,122 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 234 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 234 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 234 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight brake pull

Pass 16 Dec 2009 234 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 234 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 234 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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