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BKU 32B

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

255,928 mi
Last recorded255,928 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKU 32B
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 255,928 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 254,466 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 254,434 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 254,104 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 252,361 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 53,969 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013
Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,486 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 18,352 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,522 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

suspect wheel nuts??

Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,436 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

near side front brake binding slightly??

Pass 3 Sep 2009 16,381 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,110 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,931 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly distorted †off side approaching limit of wear

Pass 2 Sep 2006 15,654 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre slight distortion

slight leak from steering box area

Pass 27 Aug 2005 12,777 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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BKU 32B is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BKU 32B, 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

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What year was BKU 32B registered?

BKU 32B is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1972.

Is BKU 32B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKU 32B shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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