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KBL 533L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,889 mi
Last recorded83,889 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBL 533L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 83,889 miles

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

panel corrosion

Fail 15 May 2013 83,889 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

panel corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,470 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 83,467 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 83,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 83,454 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 83,454 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 83,255 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 83,252 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 81,654 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 81,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 78,492 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 78,491 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 77,456 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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KBL 533L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KBL 533L, 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 KBL 533L registered?

KBL 533L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 1972.

Is KBL 533L safe to buy?

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