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RJS 471L

1973 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,910 mi
Last recorded6,910 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJS 471L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 6,910 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 6,910 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 6,468 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 6,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lense broken (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 4,998 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 3,134 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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RJS 471L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJS 471L, 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 RJS 471L registered?

RJS 471L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1973.

Is RJS 471L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJS 471L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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