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OWR 168K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,882 mi
Last recorded4,882 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWR 168K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 4,882 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 4,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 4,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 4,489 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 4,405 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 4,142 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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OWR 168K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel 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 OWR 168K, 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 OWR 168K registered?

OWR 168K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1972.

Is OWR 168K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWR 168K 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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