MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,024 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
under body corrosion
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)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
damage on o/s reflector
oil leak from o/s rear hub
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
You can check the full history of FBC 488L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does FBC 488L have outstanding finance?
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