MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Near side spot light not working
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
brake warning light stays on
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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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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How do I check the history of GNV 286L?
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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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