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WBR 808L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,615 mi
Last recorded22,615 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBR 808L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 22,615 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 21,541 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,859 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 20,702 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 19,865 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 17,731 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 15,530 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 15,530 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 13,894 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Oct 2007 1,094 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 1,094 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 104 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 93 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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WBR 808L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WBR 808L, 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

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What year was WBR 808L registered?

WBR 808L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1972.

Is WBR 808L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBR 808L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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