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YBN 593L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,218 mi
Last recorded30,218 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBN 593L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,218 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,182 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,156 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,117 miles

slight misting of oil around front hub

slight misting of oil around transfer box

Fail 10 Jul 2013 30,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight misting of oil around front hub

slight misting of oil around transfer box

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,903 miles

both rear leaf spring clamps missing

Fail 19 Jul 2010 29,835 miles

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

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front prop shaft u/j worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,615 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f axle outer seals leaking oil

Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,562 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 28,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,391 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 28,391 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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YBN 593L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YBN 593L, 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 YBN 593L registered?

YBN 593L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1972.

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