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KPE 614K

1972 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,633 mi
Last recorded83,633 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPE 614K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,633 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 83,623 miles

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering BY SPRING HANGER (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 75,978 miles

chassis has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 18 May 2015 74,743 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 69,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 67,055 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 66,835 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cuts in front nearside tyre

deterioration starting to rear offside tyre side walls

rear nearside tyre startin g to crack

wear in front offside wheel bearing

Fail 17 May 2011 66,825 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cuts in front nearside tyre

cuts in front nearside tyre

deterioration starting to rear offside tyre side walls

rear nearside tyre startin g to crack

wear in front offside wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,130 miles

see advisory notice test number 462543680091

Fail 29 May 2010 65,111 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

see advisory notice test number 462543680091

Fail 30 Apr 2010 65,111 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

see advisory notice test number 462543680091

Fail 24 Mar 2010 65,108 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cuts in front nearside tyre

deteration starting to rear offside tyre side walls

rear nearside tyre starting to crack

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 614K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KPE 614K, 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 KPE 614K registered?

KPE 614K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1972.

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