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WVH 693V

1973 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVH 693V
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight 4X4 Utility
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 3 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

digital odometer fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2009 12,360 miles

body and chassis heavily corroded

brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 12,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to chassis and body

play to both front swivel joints

Pass 21 Jun 2008 7,713 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Slight pull to n/s on brake test.

movement at steering wheel only just acceptable.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 2,806 miles

heavy corrosion to chassis box sections

side wall damage to the nearside rear tyre

some corrosion to the metal brake pipes

welding repairs and heavy underseal to chassis

Fail 16 Jun 2007 2,764 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

heavy surface corrosion to the chassis box section

side wall damage to the nearside rear tyre

slight play to thew offside rear wheel bearing

some corrosion to the metal brake pipes

welding repairs and heavy under seal to chassis box sections

Pass 10 Jun 2006 98,163 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to the nearside rear tyre side wall

exhaust system corroded

out riggers corroded

slight play to the front wheel bearings

some wear to the steering box

welding repairs top the chassis box sections

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 20
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16
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WVH 693V is a 1973 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WVH 693V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WVH 693V registered?

WVH 693V is a 1973 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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The MOT history for WVH 693V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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