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KPE 45K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPE 45K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,365 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,331 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,264 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,860 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2010 76,589 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 76,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,052 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,616 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 75,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 75,403 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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KPE 45K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KPE 45K, 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

How do I check the history of KPE 45K?

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What year was KPE 45K registered?

KPE 45K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 1972.

Is KPE 45K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPE 45K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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