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KYC 476K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,567 mi
Last recorded59,567 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYC 476K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,567 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 59,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

slight brake inbalance pulling right

Pass 9 Dec 2005 58,763 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 58,763 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s andn/s tractor joints leaking

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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KYC 476K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 KYC 476K, 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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What year was KYC 476K registered?

KYC 476K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 1972.

Is KYC 476K safe to buy?

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