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BCA 107L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,036 mi
Last recorded85,036 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCA 107L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 85,036 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 85,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 85,000 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 84,751 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 84,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 84,610 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 82,672 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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BCA 107L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 BCA 107L, 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 BCA 107L?

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What year was BCA 107L registered?

BCA 107L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 1972.

Is BCA 107L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCA 107L 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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