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UXD 110L

1973 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,837 mi
Last recorded53,837 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXD 110L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 53,837 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,309 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 47,305 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 45,487 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,869 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 44,869 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,486 miles

Chassis & "x"members etc.all showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 24 Jan 2007 44,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 44,191 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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UXD 110L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UXD 110L, 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 UXD 110L registered?

UXD 110L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1973.

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