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GOR 603K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,607 mi
Last recorded29,607 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOR 603K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 29,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 27,391 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 26,184 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,721 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 25,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of chassis between body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 25,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired axle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate damp

Offside Front Hub seal slightly weeping

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 23,766 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 19,199 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 18,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front diff leaking oil from pinion

steering box damp

Pass 26 Nov 2014 18,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front diff leaking oil from pinion

steering box damp

Pass 29 Nov 2013 16,730 miles

Front differential oil leak

Front propshaft front yoke worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box damp.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,905 miles

both rear tyres worn low and going out of shape

rear number plate starting to fade

steering box damp

underbody/chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2011 13,907 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

rear number plate background discolouring

steering box slight misting of oil

Pass 21 Dec 2010 13,153 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 7,392 miles

steering box damp small leak

Pass 22 Dec 2008 10,708 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 809 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 303 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 98,998 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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GOR 603K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GOR 603K, 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 GOR 603K registered?

GOR 603K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 1972.

Is GOR 603K safe to buy?

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