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GFO 288K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,843 mi
Last recorded77,843 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFO 288K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 77,843 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 77,411 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 77,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 76,404 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 75,750 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,405 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 75,405 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GFO 288K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GFO 288K, 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 GFO 288K registered?

GFO 288K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1972.

Is GFO 288K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFO 288K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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