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KAR 890L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

83,603 mi
Last recorded83,603 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAR 890L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 83,603 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 83,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 83,424 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 83,331 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 83,201 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 83,106 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,021 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,848 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,529 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 82,103 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight brake imbalance front and rear

Pass 26 Nov 2015 82,081 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 82,081 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,024 miles

Corrosion around rear body mountings but body secure

Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,003 miles

engine leaking oil

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,978 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,951 miles

oil leak from engine!

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,951 miles

oil leak fron engine!

Pass 17 Nov 2010 81,909 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,696 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 81,617 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 81,472 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 81,185 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 81,060 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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KAR 890L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 KAR 890L, 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 KAR 890L registered?

KAR 890L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is KAR 890L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAR 890L shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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