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EAW 630L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,376 mi
Last recorded37,376 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 630L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 37,376 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 37,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,378 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 37,374 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 37,374 miles

all tyres slight side wall damadge

Pass 24 May 2011 37,369 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 36,783 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,368 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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EAW 630L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EAW 630L, 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 EAW 630L registered?

EAW 630L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is EAW 630L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAW 630L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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