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DDD 451K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,012 mi
Last recorded34,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDD 451K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 34,012 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 33,958 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 33,957 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 33,946 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,068 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 32,330 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,240 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,268 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,785 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,881 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 28,881 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,571 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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DDD 451K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DDD 451K, 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 DDD 451K registered?

DDD 451K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 1972.

Is DDD 451K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDD 451K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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