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FBC 488L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,024 mi
Last recorded43,024 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBC 488L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,024 miles

Oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,594 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 42,016 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,227 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

damage on o/s reflector

oil leak from o/s rear hub

Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,317 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,733 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,181 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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FBC 488L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FBC 488L, 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 FBC 488L?

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What year was FBC 488L registered?

FBC 488L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1972.

Is FBC 488L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBC 488L shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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