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XNT 827K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,598 mi
Last recorded108,598 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNT 827K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,598 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 107,562 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,752 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,022 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both front and rear pads look to be wearing uneven

n/s/f axle leaking oil

rear u/j has play

Pass 24 Nov 2014 101,170 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 99,409 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 99,408 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 98,544 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 97,637 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 96,985 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 94,637 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 89,525 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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XNT 827K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XNT 827K, 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

How do I check the history of XNT 827K?

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What year was XNT 827K registered?

XNT 827K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1972.

Is XNT 827K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNT 827K shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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