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CTR 221K

1972 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

7,466 mi
Last recorded7,466 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTR 221K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 7,466 miles

general oil leaks

Fail 26 Mar 2018 7,465 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also insecure (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general oil leaks

Pass 23 Sep 2015 7,399 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front hub oily

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 7,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front hub oily

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 7,292 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 7,235 miles

Offside and Nearside door hinge mounting point is excessivly corroded

floor panel is corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2012 7,235 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside and Nearside door hinge mounting point is excessivly corroded

floor panel is corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 7,094 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,142 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 6,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 5,976 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 5,855 miles

Rear cross member corroding, not prescribed area

Pass 9 Mar 2007 5,719 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 5,431 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 5,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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CTR 221K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CTR 221K, 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 CTR 221K registered?

CTR 221K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1972.

Is CTR 221K safe to buy?

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