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RTV 623N

1974 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,889 mi
Last recorded32,889 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTV 623N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,889 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,868 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 30,862 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,981 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

emissions tested to pre 1979, visual check as vehicle registerd first use 24/09/1974.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 21,874 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

emissions tested to pre 1979, visual check as vehicle registerd first use 24/09/1974.

in my opinion vehicle unsafe to drive due to steering excessivly tight and not self centering.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,014 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,565 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,589 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 5,291 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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RTV 623N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,492 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 RTV 623N, 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 52 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 RTV 623N registered?

RTV 623N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1974.

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