MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
All tyres cut not to cord.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust rubbers perished.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
All tyres cut not to cord.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust rubbers perished.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
small cuts to all tyres
suspension lift kit fitted
wiper linkage worn
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
wiper linkage worn
surface rust on front and rear brake discs
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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MHM 442P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MHM 442P, 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 MHM 442P registered?
MHM 442P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1976.
Is MHM 442P safe to buy?
The MOT history for MHM 442P shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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