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VDL 469K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,621 mi
Last recorded78,621 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 469K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,621 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)

all front metal brake pipes corroded in various sections

n/s/f inner bottom door panel corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch panel loose /corroded

o/s/r tyre inner/outer wall cracking badly

Fail 19 Jul 2016 78,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)

all front metal brake pipes corroded in various sections

n/s/f inner bottom door panel corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch panel loose /corroded

o/s/r tyre inner/outer wall cracking badly

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,558 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Jul 2015 78,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,537 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,458 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,435 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 78,313 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 78,307 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 78,169 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 78,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2008 78,127 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 78,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,100 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 78,081 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2006 77,949 miles

slight leak around both front hubs

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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VDL 469K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel 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 VDL 469K, 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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VDL 469K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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