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HBD 595L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,544 mi
Last recorded20,544 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBD 595L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 20,544 miles

front axle has slight leak from both end joints

Pass 22 Aug 2016 20,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,004 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 19,721 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 19,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 18,927 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,625 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak from engine area

oil leaking from rear diff

surface rust to underbody areas

Pass 5 Nov 2009 18,609 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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HBD 595L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HBD 595L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBD 595L registered?

HBD 595L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1972.

Is HBD 595L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBD 595L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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