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YSM 755K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,090 mi
Last recorded74,090 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSM 755K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,090 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Fail 11 Jun 2018 74,089 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

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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YSM 755K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YSM 755K, 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 YSM 755K?

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What year was YSM 755K registered?

YSM 755K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is YSM 755K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSM 755K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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