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SDM 516M

1973 Land Rover Series 2

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,411 mi
Last recorded65,411 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 253,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDM 516M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,411 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,791 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 64,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 64,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 63,444 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,457 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,482 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,241 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,445 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,119 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,625 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 51,949 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 8 May 2006 51,947 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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SDM 516M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2 in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 53,517 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SDM 516M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SDM 516M?

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What year was SDM 516M registered?

SDM 516M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 20 September 1973.

Is SDM 516M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDM 516M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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