MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all tyres down to 3mm
centre exhaust mount missing
foot brake travel
n/s front door mirror glass cracked
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all tyres getting very low 3mm
rear clamps cracked
all tyres perished
both front wipers poor
n/s wing mirror glass damaged
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all tyres perished
both front wipers poor
n/s wing mirror glass damaged
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f washers not working
slight oil leak from offside drive joint seal
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to chassis and body mounts
o.s.f tyre steped slightly
tyres perished
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
wetnes around n/s front wheel
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VBM 544K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 VBM 544K, 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 VBM 544K registered?
VBM 544K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1972.
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