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OLJ 924R

1976 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,707 mi
Last recorded12,707 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 924R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 12,707 miles

Central Front Outrigger excessively corroded and holed, not within any prescribed areas

Centre seat removed at time of mot

Offside Front Leaf spring front bush worn but not excessively

Fail 25 Jun 2019 12,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange at the manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 58% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle Excessive play in the swivel joint (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Outrigger excessively corroded and holed, not within any prescribed areas

Centre seat removed at time of mot

Offside Front Leaf spring front bush worn but not excessively

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 12,417 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Handbrake efficiency only just met the requirements of 16%

N/s/r tyre perished

N/s/r wheel tight to rotate

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/s/r brake drum appears damp with fluid

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To the flex (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in the rear propshaft front joint

Fail 19 Sep 2016 12,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Swivel joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/s/r tyre perished

N/s/r wheel tight to rotate

O/s/r brake drum appears damp with fluid

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To the flex (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in the rear propshaft front joint

Fail 6 Mar 2012 12,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 12,278 miles

play in nearside wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,229 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 12,229 miles

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

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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OLJ 924R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OLJ 924R, 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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OLJ 924R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1976.

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