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PRE 244L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,652 mi
Last recorded54,652 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRE 244L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,652 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,177 miles

slight oil leak at n/s front hub

Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,566 miles

slight bind in n/s front brake

Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,042 miles

General vehicle condition should be kept under observation.

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 53,041 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 52,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,085 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front lower spherical housing joint (slight play)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,772 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,256 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,915 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 49,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 49,165 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,530 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 48,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

steering wheel max free playe

Fail 1 Nov 2005 48,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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PRE 244L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PRE 244L, 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 PRE 244L registered?

PRE 244L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1972.

Is PRE 244L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRE 244L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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