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DDN 724K

1972 Land Rover SWB

Red Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

3,104 mi
Last recorded3,104 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SWB62,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDN 724K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2014 3,104 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both front swivel hub oil seals are leaking

nearside front chassis rusty

offside front floor/bulk head

Pass 21 Oct 2013 2,743 miles

Chassis welded up in several places and unable to assess condition.

Play in o/s and n/s track rod ends.

Play in o/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 2,344 miles

Centre exhaust mounting cracked.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 1,763 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 1,745 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 633 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both front swivel hubs have signs of slight oil leak

brake hoses slightly deteriorated

heavily undersealed

rear seat bases insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2010 631 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both front swivel hubs have signs of slight oil leak

brake hoses slightly deteriorated

heavily undersealed

rear seat bases insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2009 184 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside hub seal leak

offside hub seal oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2009 181 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside hub seal leak

offside hub seal oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 181 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 181 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 181 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 181 miles

Centre Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

body mountings corroded,fluid leak osr wheel,no seats nsf,front prop bolts loose

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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DDN 724K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB in Red with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,309 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DDN 724K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DDN 724K registered?

DDN 724K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 9 May 1972.

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