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VPX 610K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,600 mi
Last recorded7,600 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPX 610K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 7,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 7,600 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 7,483 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 7,465 miles

Front both Axle swivel joints slight weep of oil

Nearside Rear diff seal slight weep

Oil leak ()

no tell tale on fog light

Fail 13 Jul 2017 7,464 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both Axle swivel joints slight weep of oil

Nearside Rear diff seal slight weep

Oil leak ()

no tell tale on fog light

Pass 8 Apr 2016 7,129 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 7,058 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

front axle leaking oil

rear axle leaking oil

Fail 22 Dec 2014 7,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

front axle leaking oil

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 6 Sep 2013 6,840 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 6,540 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 6,291 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 6,278 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 6,167 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 5,965 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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VPX 610K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VPX 610K, 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 VPX 610K registered?

VPX 610K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 1972.

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