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OUK 172R

1976 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,907 mi
Last recorded42,907 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUK 172R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 42,907 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 42,907 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 42,685 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,608 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 42,604 miles

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable front axle rear arm bent (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm box arm loose (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded pads stuck (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 42,522 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 42,512 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 42,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 42,164 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 41,744 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,951 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,951 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 40,435 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,954 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,365 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 5,277 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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OUK 172R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OUK 172R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OUK 172R?

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What year was OUK 172R registered?

OUK 172R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1976.

Is OUK 172R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUK 172R shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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