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WPO 359K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,480 mi
Last recorded87,480 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 359K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 87,480 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 87,480 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 84,716 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 84,130 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 84,129 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,569 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 83,324 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front under side of vehicle has heavy corrosion

Fail 20 May 2014 83,324 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front under side of vehicle has heavy corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,707 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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WPO 359K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WPO 359K, 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 WPO 359K registered?

WPO 359K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 1972.

Is WPO 359K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPO 359K shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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