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Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Floor pan corroded
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg, marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg, marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Floor pan corroded
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Both headlamp beam patterns poor
Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard lamps not working
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both headlamp beam patterns poor
Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard lamps not working
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Floor pan slightly corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Diff ball joint dust cover boot deteriorated
Rear Fog lamp not work.
Fluid leak, but not excessive Various locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Various Locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Various locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front slight leak from hub seal
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front slight oil leak from hub seal
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front hub damp
Steering box and pipes damp
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
offside front hub seal leaking slightly
steering box has slight leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear chassis rusty
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
underside damp with oil
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight corrosion on chassis
slight corrosion rear chassis
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both chassis rails slightly corroded
both chassis rails slightly corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight play in steering box
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
both chassis rails slightly corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight play in steering box
both axle metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both front coil springs slightly corroded
both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both front shockers have a light misting of oil
both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded and require attention soon
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
chassis rail outriggers slightly corroded and require attention soon
indicator switch requires attention soon
offside fog light dim
oil leak
rear crossmember slightly corroded
slight play in steering rack
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear fog light inoperative
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear fog light inoperative
offside front chassis out rigger slightly coroded
offside rear brake disc slightly corroded
black number plates fitted
centre exhaust rubber perished
front brake pads on wear limit
late type chassis fitted
rear brake discs slightly corroded
rear brake pads wearing thin
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LVT 742K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 LVT 742K, 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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LVT 742K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1972.
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