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LNV 525L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,159 mi
Last recorded35,159 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 525L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 35,159 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,132 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 31,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 30,285 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,320 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 28,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,547 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,076 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,079 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,158 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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LNV 525L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LNV 525L, 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 LNV 525L registered?

LNV 525L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1972.

Is LNV 525L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNV 525L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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