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ANU 852L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,425 mi
Last recorded68,425 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANU 852L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,425 miles

Body Condition Poor.

Both front inner arch's poor condition

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 28 Apr 2015 68,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body Condition Poor.

Both front inner arch's poor condition

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,677 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear cross member poor condition.

Pass 11 May 2012 66,464 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 65,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,778 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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ANU 852L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ANU 852L, 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 ANU 852L?

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What year was ANU 852L registered?

ANU 852L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is ANU 852L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANU 852L 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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