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VPO 194K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,665 mi
Last recorded19,665 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPO 194K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 19,665 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 19,665 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,170 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 19,170 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,635 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 18,635 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,694 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 17,694 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,664 miles

Engine, transmission & Diff oil leaks

offside front shock absorber lower bush slight wear

Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,152 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 16,150 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,697 miles

Oil leak

general underbody slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2011 15,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,421 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,079 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 15,069 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 14,582 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 14,582 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,501 miles

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.

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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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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