MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,928 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
water leak
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
water leak
Oil leak
underbody undersealed.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
underbody undersealed.
Oil leak
gear box rear seal leaking.
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
gear bos rear seal leaking.
evidence of a brake fluid leak nearside rear brake - no leak found
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NHN 247K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 NHN 247K, 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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How do I check the history of NHN 247K?
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What year was NHN 247K registered?
NHN 247K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1972.
Is NHN 247K safe to buy?
The MOT history for NHN 247K shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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