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JNZ 2439

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,845 mi
Last recorded130,845 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 2439
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 130,845 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 130,839 miles

All position lamps not working all four (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 124,195 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 124,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 117,144 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 120,456 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 120,456 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 90,111 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,508 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 82,532 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 166,009 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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JNZ 2439 is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JNZ 2439, 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 JNZ 2439 registered?

JNZ 2439 is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1972.

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