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ORU 939R

1976 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,504 mi
Last recorded98,504 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORU 939R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 98,504 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,504 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 98,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 98,503 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 98,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,472 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 98,472 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2011 98,472 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 98,472 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 97,620 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 97,620 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 97,620 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 97,620 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 92,840 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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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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