MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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.
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)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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