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TYJ 744M

1973 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,384 mi
Last recorded67,384 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYJ 744M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 67,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 67,017 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,790 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 66,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 65,645 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 64,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 64,309 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 63,690 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 62,734 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 62,712 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,904 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,695 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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TYJ 744M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 TYJ 744M, 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 TYJ 744M registered?

TYJ 744M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is TYJ 744M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYJ 744M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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