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LPP 865L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,380 mi
Last recorded4,380 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPP 865L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 4,380 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 4,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 3,963 miles

Front hub swivel seals leaking

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 3,873 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 3,568 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 3,578 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 3,560 miles

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

O/S/F tyre cracking.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 3,560 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

O/S/F tyre cracking.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 3,560 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/S/F tyre cracking.

Oil level low.

Rear axle half shafts leaking oil.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 3,560 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/S/F tyre cracking.

Oil level low.

Rear axle half shafts leaking oil.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 3,560 miles

O/S/F tyre cracking.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 3,560 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 3,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 3,560 miles

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

engine oil leaking,both side diff oil leaking

Fail 30 Jul 2010 3,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leaking,both side diff oil leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2008 3,151 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

gear oil on rear back plates

Pass 22 Oct 2007 2,631 miles

All front shockabsorber bushes perished

Both swivel housing oil seals leaking

Chassis in poor condition

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

Gearbox worn

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OIl leaks from every where

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 2,626 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

All front shock absorbers worn

Both front swivel chrome balls heavily pitted and corroded

Both front swivel housing seals leaking oil

Chassis is in poor condition

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

Gearbox is worn

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear door requires adjustment

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 99,926 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

exhaust hits chassis

o/s rear spring leafs expanded

osf relko bushs have minimal play

osf tyre cut on side wall and perishing

shock bushs cracked

slight play in all steering joints

tractor joints corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2006 99,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 99,924 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side rear brake holding on

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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LPP 865L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LPP 865L, 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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LPP 865L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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