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RMJ 993M

1973 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

1,228 mi
Last recorded1,228 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMJ 993M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 1,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 1,021 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 1,021 miles

Offside Battery insecure battery inscure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 591 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside front hubs damp

Fail 15 Oct 2014 99,614 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside front hubs damp

Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,124 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 99,089 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 98,424 miles

Battery insecure

Chassis and brake pipes covered in thick underseal.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 98,424 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Chassis and brake pipes covered in thick underseal.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 97,398 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 95,649 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 95,649 miles

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

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 95,373 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 93,502 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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RMJ 993M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RMJ 993M, 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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RMJ 993M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1973.

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