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OLC 268L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,377 mi
Last recorded35,377 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLC 268L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2021 35,377 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 35,150 miles

Offside Rear tie bar bush worn

Pass 8 Jan 2018 34,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,765 miles

o/s/f n/s/f flexi brake pipe cracking

o/s/r n/s/r shock absorber bushes cracking/perishing

o/s/r n/s/r trailing arm bushes cracking/perishing

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,638 miles

Axle bushes spliting

Rear shocker rubbers splitting

both front flexi brake pipes splitting

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/f bulk head slight corrosion

steering box track ros end boot splitting

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,360 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 33,802 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 32,642 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,888 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 30,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 29,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2006 28,521 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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OLC 268L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OLC 268L, 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 OLC 268L registered?

OLC 268L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is OLC 268L safe to buy?

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