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JUL 537K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,493 mi
Last recorded41,493 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUL 537K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 41,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 40,890 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 40,133 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 39,443 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 38,289 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,696 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,010 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,281 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively further investigation/possible service-repair recommended (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,729 miles

Nearside Rear brake recording slightly effort than offside

Pass 27 Jul 2016 35,059 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,669 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 34,040 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 34,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 32,504 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 32,504 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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JUL 537K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JUL 537K, 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 JUL 537K registered?

JUL 537K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 1972.

Is JUL 537K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUL 537K shows 16 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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