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LMP 745K

1963 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,595 mi
Last recorded47,595 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1963 Land Rover Defender62,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMP 745K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1963
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 47,595 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 47,472 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 47,417 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 47,229 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,223 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 47,150 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,128 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,829 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,365 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,709 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 45,234 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,944 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 44,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,519 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 43,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 43,105 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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LMP 745K is a 1963 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1963 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 62,298 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 LMP 745K, 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 63 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 LMP 745K registered?

LMP 745K is a 1963 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1963.

Is LMP 745K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMP 745K shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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