MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,665 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All shock absorber bushes starting to perish
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Bushes deteriorated on all spring hangers
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
All shock absorber bushes starting to perish
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Bushes deteriorated on all spring hangers
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
all four hub seals leaking
front brake slightly uneven application
nearside rear suspension check strap broken
offside rear suspension check strap missing
steering box damp
various surface corrosion on chassis
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all four hub seals leaking
front brake slightly uneven application
nearside rear suspension check strap broken
offside rear suspension check strap missing
steering box damp
various surface corrosion on chassis
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
fluid on nearside rear backplate
rear check straps broken
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
fluid on nearside rear backplate
rear check straps broken
Engine, transmission & Diff oil leaks
offside front shock absorber lower bush slight wear
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
general underbody slightly corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Oil leak
general underbody slightly corroded
Oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
batt loose,
both front tyres valve caps missing
corrosion; chassis, various susp comps
front tow bar loose
n/s/f seatbelt strap twisted
o/s/r susp retaining strut missing
rear brake imb high, n/s/f brake slight grab & judder, rear brake pipe poorly secured
various oil leaks
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust gets very hot
offside rear retaining strap missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPO 194K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VPO 194K, 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 VPO 194K registered?
VPO 194K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 1972.
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