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UPO 838K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,501 mi
Last recorded54,501 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPO 838K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,501 miles

slight play at n/s/r shock absorber bush

slight seepage at front seals

Fail 6 Nov 2015 54,501 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

slight play at n/s/r shock absorber bush

slight seepage at front seals

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,501 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,501 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,126 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 54,123 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 53,949 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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UPO 838K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPO 838K, 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 UPO 838K?

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What year was UPO 838K registered?

UPO 838K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 1972.

Is UPO 838K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPO 838K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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