MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,959 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Central Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)
Direction indicator not working Both nearside (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Inner wing (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount (7.1.1)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross chassis (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake drum contaminated by oil Both rear (3.5.1h)
Fan belt is loose
Offside Rear Bump stop is adrift
oil leak
osf brake pipe started to rust
rear exhaust rubber mount split
under body rusty
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
oil leak
osf brake pipe started to rust
rear exhaust rubber mount split
under body rusty
1..N/S rear tyre has a small nick on sidewall 2...front propshaft has slioght play on mid slide joint 3...both front hubs have oil leaks 4...front brake flexible hoses feel 'soft'
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
front and rear road springs early signs of seperation
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
1 front swivel hubs have oil leak 2 front flexible hoses feel 'soft' 3 front propshaft has slight play on slider joint 4 springs have signs of leaf separation
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
small 'nick' on n/s rear tyre sidewall
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
nearside & offside front floor corroded, not prescribed area
nearside front door needs good slam to latch securly
slight leak on both front hubs
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
nearside & offside front floor corroded, not prescribed area
nearside front door needs good slam to latch securly
slight leak on both front hubs
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine oil leak
brake pipes have been greased
engine and gearbox oil leak
Oil leak
slight oil leak from gearbox
vehicle has been heavily undersealed with signs of corrsion but not to excess at time of test
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
slight oil leak from gearbox
vehicle has been heavily undersealed with signs of corrsion but not to excess at time of test
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake performance low on n/s/r .
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded
front brake pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?
Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JLA 973N is a 1975 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1975 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 28,111 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JLA 973N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 51 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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JLA 973N is a 1975 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 May 1975.
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