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PBM 112R

1976 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,521 mi
Last recorded65,521 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBM 112R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,521 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 65,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pinion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 64,843 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 64,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

various patch repairs carried out on body tub and chassis that are coated with thick underseal

Pass 11 Apr 2015

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis and all brake pipes coated in undersealer

oil leak from front diff

Pass 13 May 2014 63,192 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,152 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 63,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 63,072 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 63,072 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 63,061 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PBM 112R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PBM 112R, 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

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What year was PBM 112R registered?

PBM 112R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1976.

Is PBM 112R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBM 112R shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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