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MJM 682K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,846 mi
Last recorded4,846 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJM 682K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 4,846 miles

Fuel tank corroded and damp but has no visible leaks

Nearside gear box mount split

Oil leak various ()

Slight play in offside front hub assembly

Fail 2 Oct 2017 4,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside gear box mount split

Oil leak various ()

only half of number plate light working

Pass 20 Aug 2016 4,634 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 4,615 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 4,615 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 4,615 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2013 4,615 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 4,615 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 2,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 1,096 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 3,508 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 3,388 miles

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

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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MJM 682K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJM 682K, 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 MJM 682K registered?

MJM 682K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is MJM 682K safe to buy?

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