1972 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DPN 203K
1972 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/05/1972. Recorded mileage 175,135 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 2495cc
DPN 203K Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2024
- 175,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DPN 203K Mileage History
- 07/07/2022177,235 mi
- 20/07/2023178,520 mi+1,285 mi
- 05/08/2024175,135 mi-3,385 mi
Average of roughly -1,009 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DPN 203K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Land Rover Defender (DPN 203K) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.