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DDN 726K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,311 mi
Last recorded74,311 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDN 726K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 74,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 74,171 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,028 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 74,020 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 73,691 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,192 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 72,202 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 72,194 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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DDN 726K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DDN 726K, 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

How do I check the history of DDN 726K?

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What year was DDN 726K registered?

DDN 726K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 1972.

Is DDN 726K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDN 726K shows 8 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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