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NHN 247K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

37,928 mi
Last recorded37,928 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHN 247K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 37,928 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 9 May 2017 37,921 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 May 2016 37,202 miles

water leak

Fail 10 May 2016 37,202 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 36,376 miles

Oil leak

underbody undersealed.

Fail 8 May 2015 36,367 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

underbody undersealed.

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 35,635 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 35,250 miles

gear box rear seal leaking.

Fail 10 May 2013 35,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

gear bos rear seal leaking.

Pass 10 May 2012 34,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,572 miles

evidence of a brake fluid leak nearside rear brake - no leak found

Fail 16 Mar 2011 32,560 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Mar 2011 32,553 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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