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LPD 606K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,954 mi
Last recorded64,954 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPD 606K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 64,954 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2025 64,915 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 64,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 64,892 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 64,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,889 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 64,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2018 64,825 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,682 miles

Nearside Front hub swivel leaking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamps and tell tale not working

Fail 20 Mar 2017 64,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front hub swivel leaking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamps and tell tale not working

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,667 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 64,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,076 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 64,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,749 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 62,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 62,658 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake back plate slightly damp

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear propshaft u/j has slight play/worn

Pass 2 May 2012 60,804 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 59,596 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,970 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,250 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,492 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,394 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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LPD 606K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LPD 606K, 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 LPD 606K registered?

LPD 606K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is LPD 606K safe to buy?

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