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CVH 426K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,982 mi
Last recorded11,982 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVH 426K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 11,982 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 11,979 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring hanger inadequately welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 8,467 miles

Front prop play in UJ joint

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.2.C.1h)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

engine oil leak

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 11 Sep 2015 8,460 miles

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

Drag link end loose marked yellow (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead MARKED YELLOW (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Inner propshaft universal joint has slight play

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 3,748 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside And Nearside Rear Brake Drums Damp At Bottom Of Drums

Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,745 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 97,659 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 97,656 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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CVH 426K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CVH 426K, 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 CVH 426K registered?

CVH 426K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 1972.

Is CVH 426K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVH 426K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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