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NMM 249R

1976 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,087 mi
Last recorded82,087 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMM 249R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 82,087 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,799 miles

* Very heavy age cracking to o/s/r tyre, needs attention very soon *

Age cracking and cuts to tyres

Corrosion in o/s/f A-pillar just outside presribed area for brake pedal mounting bolts

Corrosion on leaf springs

Heavy corrosion in rear floor stabilizer bars

O/s/f driveshaft joint rubber boot split

Very heavy corrosion in old section of n/s/f floor panel

Fail 19 Apr 2016 81,779 miles

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

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

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

* Very heavy age cracking to o/s/r tyre, needs attention very soon *

Age cracking and cuts to tyres

Corrosion in o/s/f A-pillar just outside presribed area for brake pedal mounting bolts

Corrosion on leaf springs

Heavy corrosion in rear floor stabilizer bars

O/s/f driveshaft joint rubber boot split

Very heavy corrosion in old section of n/s/f floor panel

Pass 26 Jul 2007 81,753 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 81,753 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2006 81,721 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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NMM 249R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NMM 249R, 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 NMM 249R registered?

NMM 249R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1976.

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