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UPR 843L

1973 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,095 mi
Last recorded83,095 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPR 843L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 83,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 83,029 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 83,002 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,816 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,717 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 82,575 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 82,561 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2014 81,867 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 81,410 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,018 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 78,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 76,970 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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 grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 76,922 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 76,826 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 76,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 76,788 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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UPR 843L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UPR 843L, 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

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What year was UPR 843L registered?

UPR 843L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is UPR 843L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPR 843L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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