MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Oil leak
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre perished
both front inner wheel arches corroded
offside rear tyre perishing
offside rear tyre perishing
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)
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
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)
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
slight leak around both front hubs
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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