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STB 463L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,659 mi
Last recorded79,659 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTB 463L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,659 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 79,654 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor plan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Central Front engine oil leak

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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STB 463L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 STB 463L, 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 STB 463L?

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What year was STB 463L registered?

STB 463L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1972.

Is STB 463L safe to buy?

The MOT history for STB 463L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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