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MOJ 21P

1976 Land Rover Defender

Pink Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

120,728 mi
Last recorded120,728 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOJ 21P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 120,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all fronts and all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion in various places under car and to various components but not excessive

Pass 23 Aug 2024 120,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion in various place under car but not excessive

oil leaks under engine

Pass 24 Aug 2023 120,663 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in various places bur not excessive

oil leaks under car but not excessive

Pass 11 Dec 2021 120,435 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and both rears outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion in various places but not excessive

nsf hub seal weeping

oil leaks under gearbox

Pass 31 Oct 2020 116,888 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front hub seals weeping

corrosion in various places but not excessive

oil leaks under gearbox

Pass 23 Oct 2019 115,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear springs corroded

front and rear tyres perished

rear diff slight leak

vehicle under neath corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 113,731 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear tyres perished

vehicle under neath corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 112,345 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front headlight misting

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Dec 2016 111,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs have surface corrosion

front propshaft not fitted

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Dec 2014 107,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 105,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 101,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in offside rear tyre not expossing any cords

slight oil leak from nearside rear diff seal

slight oil leak from offside rear diff seal

Pass 27 Oct 2010 91,377 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 83,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 79,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 79,149 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 76,646 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 74,435 miles

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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MOJ 21P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Pink with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MOJ 21P, 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 MOJ 21P registered?

MOJ 21P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 1976.

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