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HHY 739L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,820 mi
Last recorded24,820 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHY 739L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 24,820 miles

Oil at engine

Oil leak at diff

Oil leak at gearbox

Fail 24 Jan 2019 24,819 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rearmost universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil at engine

Oil leak at diff

Oil leak at gearbox

Pass 25 Jan 2018 22,306 miles

oil leak

power steering pump leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2017 20,376 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) Rear eye bush (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak Diff pinion ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 18,482 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 18,481 miles

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

Corroded underside but still solid

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 15,387 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 11,360 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 6,724 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 6,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2011 2,060 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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HHY 739L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HHY 739L, 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

How do I check the history of HHY 739L?

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What year was HHY 739L registered?

HHY 739L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is HHY 739L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHY 739L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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