MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,154 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leak n/s front hub
oil leak n/s front hub
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
vehicle emits slight exhaust smoke whilst running
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
n/s/r floor corroded
u/j onboth props worn
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LAN 863 is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1976 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 48,070 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 LAN 863, 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 50 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 LAN 863 registered?
LAN 863 is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1976.
Is LAN 863 safe to buy?
The MOT history for LAN 863 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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