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TJD 316M

1973 Land Rover Series 2

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,987 mi
Last recorded6,987 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 253,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJD 316M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 6,987 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 6,958 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 6,749 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 5,543 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 4,159 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slight cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 2,510 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 1,314 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 47 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 98,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 96,571 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,467 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 92,514 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 89,143 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

no anti slip on accelerator pedal

o/s/f hub assembly area slightly damp

slight play detected at o/s/f hub assembly(STRONGLY ADVISE)

Pass 17 May 2012 81,009 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 76,701 miles

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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TJD 316M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TJD 316M, 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

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What year was TJD 316M registered?

TJD 316M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 7 August 1973.

Is TJD 316M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJD 316M shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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