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OTF 552X

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,214 mi
Last recorded30,214 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTF 552X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,214 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,049 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 30,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,463 miles

some corrsion on both front floorpans

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,134 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,288 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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OTF 552X is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OTF 552X, 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

How do I check the history of OTF 552X?

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What year was OTF 552X registered?

OTF 552X is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is OTF 552X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTF 552X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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