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PFV 879P

1976 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,171 mi
Last recorded15,171 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFV 879P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 15,171 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 15,017 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front axial swivel hosing seal leak

Offside Front axial swivel housing seal leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 15,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front axial swivel hosing seal leak

Offside Front axial swivel housing seal leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 13,590 miles

O/S/F indicator lense missing

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight play in steering componants

front springs corroded

inner door panels corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 13,590 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front/ Rear leafsprings are excessively worn/Distorted

Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,265 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 13,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,178 miles

both rear tyres are low and perished

slight play front wheel bearings

small hole osf bumper mounting bracket

Pass 19 Jul 2006 11,575 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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PFV 879P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PFV 879P, 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 PFV 879P registered?

PFV 879P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1976.

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