MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear tyres old and prieshed
Bulkhead starting to corrode
Chassis has various welded repairs
Nearside Front Hub seal weeping
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres starting to crack
both front hubs weeping oil
both o/s springs weak
bulkhead and floors starting to corrode
chassis has been repaired and under sealed
chassis starting to corrode
slight brake pull on first application
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
all leaf springs seized
all tyres perished
several welding repairs to chassis
slight corrosion to underside
slight oil leak to nearside front hub seal
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
all leaf springs seized
all tyres perished
several welding repairs to chassis
slight corrosion to underside
slight oil leak to nearside front hub seal
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side rear tyre cracked and perrished
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side rear tyre cracked and perrished
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
near side wiper blade in poor condition
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
near side wiper blade in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drivers seat back rest in poor condition
near side passenger seat back rest in poor condition
near side rear tyre perrished and cracked
near side windscreen has scratching across swept area
off side rear tyre perrished and cracked
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres perrished and cracked side walls
chassis has had extenive repairs and under sealed
off side tyre worn uneven
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ORU 939R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 ORU 939R, 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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ORU 939R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1976.
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