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MHM 442P

1976 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,768 mi
Last recorded75,768 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHM 442P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,768 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 74,662 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,173 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 74,172 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,156 miles

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 8 May 2010 73,272 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 73,272 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 71,900 miles

All tyres cut not to cord.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Fail 1 May 2009 71,891 miles

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.

Pass 3 May 2008 70,942 miles

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

small cuts to all tyres

suspension lift kit fitted

wiper linkage worn

Fail 25 Mar 2008 70,928 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 69,981 miles

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.

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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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.

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