MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
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))
* 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
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
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
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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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.
Is NMM 249R safe to buy?
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