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DJG 129L

1972 Land Rover SWB

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

173,423 mi
Last recorded173,423 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SWB62,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJG 129L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 173,423 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 171,668 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 170,118 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 167,970 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 166,666 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 16,605 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 13,866 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

offside rear axle hub seal leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2016 11,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 11,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 10,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 10,809 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

oil leak from nearside rear half shaft

Pass 1 Oct 2012 10,427 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 9,529 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight wear front of front propshaft joint

slight wear rear of rear propshaft joint

Pass 19 Oct 2010 8,692 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 7,612 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 6,417 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 4,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 4,081 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

slight damage to all tyres

slight movement in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

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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DJG 129L is a 1972 Land Rover SWB in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DJG 129L, 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 DJG 129L registered?

DJG 129L is a 1972 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 4 September 1972.

Is DJG 129L safe to buy?

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