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KPB 641K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,993 mi
Last recorded14,993 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPB 641K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 14,993 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 14,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,992 miles

Nearside Front chassis starting to corrode

both front sphere's slight weepage of grease

Pass 17 Jul 2015 23,360 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,266 miles

both front sphere's weeping

light corrosion on body/wheel arch n/s/f

rear diff slight play and oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,238 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,843 miles

front drivers footwell starting to corrode

fuel cap seal perishing

oil leak

rear diff noisey

Fail 10 Jul 2012 17,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

front drivers footwell starting to corrode

fuel cap seal perishing

oil leak

rear diff noisey

Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,591 miles

slight play in both front sphere's

Pass 13 Jul 2010 15,215 miles

slight play n/s/f sphere bearings, not excessive

Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,095 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,950 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,224 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 12,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in steering system

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion o/s/f body

front halfshafts leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2006 10,733 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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KPB 641K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KPB 641K, 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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KPB 641K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1972.

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