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LAN 863

1976 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,154 mi
Last recorded48,154 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAN 863
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,154 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,924 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 47,744 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,553 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,449 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 47,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,449 miles

oil leak n/s front hub

Fail 21 May 2013 47,449 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,449 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,449 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

vehicle emits slight exhaust smoke whilst running

Fail 16 Nov 2009 47,449 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,449 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 47,449 miles

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 47,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,449 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 47,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 47,449 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 47,449 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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