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WSD 639K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,679 mi
Last recorded1,679 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSD 639K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 1,679 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 1,614 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 1,578 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 1,506 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 1,292 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 955 miles

underside is undersealed

Fail 21 Dec 2009 941 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 837 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 784 miles

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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WSD 639K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WSD 639K, 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 WSD 639K registered?

WSD 639K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1972.

Is WSD 639K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSD 639K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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