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AVJ 675L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,608 mi
Last recorded69,608 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVJ 675L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,608 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 69,608 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/arch (3.3.A.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,399 miles

nearside and offside front inner rear arches corroding

nearside and offside front swivels have a slight leak of grease

Fail 19 Sep 2016 69,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside and offside front inner rear arches corroding

nearside and offside front swivels have a slight leak of grease

Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,056 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front hub seals seaping

Fail 7 Oct 2015 69,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front hub seals seaping

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,732 miles

both front hub seals have a slight leak

centre rear exhaust pipe bracket corroded but system still supported

Fail 13 Oct 2014 68,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front hub seals have a slight leak

centre rear exhaust pipe bracket corroded but system still supported

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,594 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,995 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2010 67,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 67,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 67,618 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,239 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 66,581 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 66,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AVJ 675L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AVJ 675L, 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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What year was AVJ 675L registered?

AVJ 675L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is AVJ 675L safe to buy?

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