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XND 359L

1973 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

25,927 mi
Last recorded25,927 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXND 359L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,927 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 25,927 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,785 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 25,785 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross section (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 25,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 25,723 miles

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

body mounts corroded

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,723 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,644 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 25,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,609 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 25,609 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid on minimum

Fail 27 Jun 2006 25,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 25,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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XND 359L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 XND 359L, 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 XND 359L registered?

XND 359L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1973.

Is XND 359L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XND 359L shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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