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LCC 728K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,623 mi
Last recorded9,623 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCC 728K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 9,623 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 8,722 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 7,412 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 6,165 miles

play in offside front hub

slight play nearside rear hub

Pass 13 Aug 2012 4,807 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 4,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 3,765 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 2,463 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 1,606 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 489 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 99,755 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 98,743 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 60,034 miles

Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Nearside wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LCC 728K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel 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 LCC 728K, 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 LCC 728K registered?

LCC 728K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is LCC 728K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCC 728K 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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