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NKO 325P

1976 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKO 325P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017
Fail 3 Jul 2017

Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember under gearbox (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hanger for front spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose rear hanger (2.4.B.6a)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel bearing but not rough when rotated

Offside Front wheel rusty

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Oil leak Axle ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 93,877 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear cross member x2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel rusty

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Oil leak Axle ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 93,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,947 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 92,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,275 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 92,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,317 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,377 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 90,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,266 miles

exhaust deteriorating from centre to rear

osf and nsf axle swivel joints weeping oil slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,224 miles

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2008 89,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

boot floor suports corroded

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2007 88,465 miles

front brakes binding

Pass 6 May 2006 87,985 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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NKO 325P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NKO 325P, 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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NKO 325P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1976.

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