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559 YUB

1972 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,996 mi
Last recorded94,996 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration559 YUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,996 miles

Front tractor seals leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,980 miles

Both front tractor joints seeping oil

Fail 1 Oct 2014 94,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both front tractor joints seeping oil

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,851 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,555 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear hanger split but exhaust still surported

Pass 30 Apr 2011 89,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 88,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 87,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 86,679 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 11,060 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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559 YUB is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 39,376 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 559 YUB, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 559 YUB?

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What year was 559 YUB registered?

559 YUB is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1972.

Is 559 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 559 YUB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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