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72 DH

1988 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,396 mi
Last recorded54,396 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration72 DH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 54,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,554 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 52,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 52,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp works with nearside (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure steering box drop arm loose on splines and nut loose (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak n/s/f hub, not on brakes

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 50,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,783 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 48,782 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 47,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2012 43,215 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,479 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,576 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside beam image poor

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight exhaust blow from offside center join

Unable to fully see front brakes

Fail 6 May 2010 36,576 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside beam image poor

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight exhaust blow from offside center join

Unable to fully see front brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,973 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,913 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 30,913 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre inner side wall starting to perish

water pump leaking coolant

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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72 DH is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 72 DH, 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 38 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 72 DH registered?

72 DH is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is 72 DH safe to buy?

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