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GNV 286L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,114 mi
Last recorded60,114 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNV 286L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,114 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,007 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,587 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 55,557 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 54,645 miles

Near side spot light not working

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,261 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake warning light stays on

Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,963 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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GNV 286L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GNV 286L, 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 GNV 286L registered?

GNV 286L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 1972.

Is GNV 286L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNV 286L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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