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STB 807L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,958 mi
Last recorded10,958 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTB 807L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 10,958 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 10,958 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 10,857 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 10,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring support (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 10,683 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 10,628 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,405 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake pipes could do with additional securing

Pass 26 Oct 2011 10,164 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 10,159 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 9,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 9,311 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 7,135 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 7,130 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 6,208 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 6,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2006 5,174 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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STB 807L 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 62.5%.

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 807L, 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 STB 807L registered?

STB 807L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is STB 807L safe to buy?

The MOT history for STB 807L shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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