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MDL 481P

1976 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,852 mi
Last recorded89,852 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDL 481P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2007 89,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 89,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 85,737 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 85,734 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Front Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 78,021 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nuts missing on front prop shaft

Fail 15 Nov 2005 77,992 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

bolts missig on both universal joints on front prop shaft

off side front wheel bearing slighty noisey

rough edges on both ends of front bumper

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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MDL 481P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MDL 481P, 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 MDL 481P registered?

MDL 481P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 1976.

Is MDL 481P safe to buy?

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