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NUU 741L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,618 mi
Last recorded75,618 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUU 741L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 75,618 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,441 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip pad worn through on edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak gearbox/transfer box ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2017 75,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak gearbox/transfer box ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,314 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,192 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak from n/s/r

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,789 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 2 Apr 2011 69,959 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 66,904 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 65,279 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 64,192 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 62,242 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 66,492 miles

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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NUU 741L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NUU 741L, 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 NUU 741L registered?

NUU 741L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1972.

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