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Land Rover Series 1

Green · Petrol · 1957 · 4,600 cc

973 LRFMOT history

973 LRF is a green petrol Land Rover Series 1 first used on 31 Aug 1980. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 120,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,490 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
973 LRF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Series 1
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
31 Aug 1980
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

973 LRF was last recorded at 120,490 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,308 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,490 miles
  • 2025 – 120,308 miles
  • 2024 – 120,191 miles
  • 2023 – 119,984 miles
  • 2022 – 119,568 miles
  • 2021 – 119,188 miles
  • 2020 – 118,985 miles
  • 2016 – 118,507 miles
  • 2015 – 117,942 miles
  • 2014 – 117,368 miles
  • 2013 – 116,767 miles
  • 2012 – 115,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,490 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,490 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,490 miles
    Test number
    873441954887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,308 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    120,308 miles
    Test number
    680798750710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,191 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,191 miles
    Test number
    947033823184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,984 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,984 miles
    Test number
    985657637228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,568 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,568 miles
    Test number
    385857977210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,529 miles (+341)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,529 miles
    Test number
    827951153476
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Trailing arm chassis end (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Transfer box play in bearing
  7. Pass119,188 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,188 miles
    Test number
    278020472185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,985 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,985 miles
    Test number
    309525345561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,507 miles (+565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,507 miles
    Test number
    998848023379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  10. Pass117,942 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,942 miles
    Test number
    653290745991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,368 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,368 miles
    Test number
    269034304300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,767 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,767 miles
    Test number
    976875703347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    115,139 miles
    Test number
    256601972282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 973 LRF

What vehicle is registration 973 LRF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 973 LRF on a green petrol Land Rover Series 1 first used on 31 Aug 1980. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 973 LRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 973 LRF is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 973 LRF?
The MOT on 973 LRF is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 973 LRF done?
973 LRF was recorded at 120,490 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 385 miles a year.
Has 973 LRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 973 LRF has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on 973 LRF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 973 LRF find?
973 LRF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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