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VET 962K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

277 mi
Last recorded277 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVET 962K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 277 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 234 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 192 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 78 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,830 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 99,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 99,671 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 99,412 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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VET 962K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VET 962K, 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 VET 962K?

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What year was VET 962K registered?

VET 962K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1972.

Is VET 962K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VET 962K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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