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MLA 311L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

36,315 mi
Last recorded36,315 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLA 311L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 36,315 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 36,296 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Brake servo mount area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering By spring hanger mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All the chassis has corrosion and has multiple repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 36,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 35,926 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front hub steering spheres slight oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2021 35,913 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front hub steering spheres slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2020 35,697 miles

Front hub spheres slight leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 35,414 miles

Front hub spheres slightly leaking

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front, nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 35,404 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front hub spheres slightly leaking

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front, nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,904 miles

Both front hub steering spheres have a slight leak

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2017 33,904 miles

Both front hub steering spheres have a slight leak

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2016 31,183 miles

Offside offside front outrigger corroding

surface rust on chassis

Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,546 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 30,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 29,691 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant system has a fluid leak

engine has a major oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

exhaust has a slight blow from manifold to down pipe joint

near side front and off side front axle swivel joint seals have oil leaks

off side mirror cracked but still provides adequate veiw to the rear

off side rear brake back plate shows possible sighns of a internal fluid leak

transmition has leaks

Fail 2 Jul 2014 29,650 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant system has a fluid leak

engine has a major oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

exhaust has a slight blow from manifold to down pipe joint

near side front and off side front axle swivel joint seals have oil leaks

off side mirror cracked but still provides adequate veiw to the rear

off side rear brake back plate shows possible sighns of a internal fluid leak

transmition has leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine and transmition have oil leaks

fog light has no tell tale

near side and off side doors corroding around hinge area

off side mirror broken but provides good veiw to rear

sighns of possible fluid leak on off side rear brake back plate

Fail 1 Jul 2013 27,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine and transmition have oil leaks

fog light has no tell tale

near side and off side doors corroding around hinge area

off side mirror broken but provides good veiw to rear

sighns of possible fluid leak on off side rear brake back plate

Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,796 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both off side mirrors are slightly damaged

engine and transmition have oil leaks

exhaust deteriorating

near side door glass has a chip

off side and near side steering joints have slight weep of fluid

off side front and near side front shock absorber lower bushes have slight play

rear fog lamp has no tell tale light

wipers do not automaticaly park at bottom of wind screen but can be acheved manualy

Fail 2 Jul 2012 25,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both off side mirrors are slightly damaged

engine and transmition have oil leaks

exhaust deteriorating

near side door glass has a chip

off side and near side steering joints have slight weep of fluid

off side front and near side front shock absorber lower bushes have slight play

rear fog lamp has no tell tale light

wipers do not automaticaly park at bottom of wind screen but can be acheved manualy

Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,743 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,619 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,364 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,180 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 25,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

crack in drivers mirror †drop arm dust cover split †dampness round o/s/r back plate †exhaust system started to corrode †front lower s/a bushes started to wear †

Fail 11 Aug 2006 24,965 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drop arm joint gaitor split †exhaust system started to corrode †front lower s/a bushes started to wear

Pass 3 Sep 2005 24,620 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 24,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

drop amrm joint gaiter split

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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MLA 311L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MLA 311L, 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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What year was MLA 311L registered?

MLA 311L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1972.

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