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GHP 374L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,051 mi
Last recorded5,051 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHP 374L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 5,051 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 4,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 4,457 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 3,628 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 2,838 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 2,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 1,693 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 1,693 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 939 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 871 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 501 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 5,988 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 4,089 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 4,010 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2007 35 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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GHP 374L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GHP 374L, 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 GHP 374L registered?

GHP 374L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is GHP 374L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHP 374L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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