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SUD 391P

1976 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,555 mi
Last recorded140,555 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUD 391P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 140,555 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 140,554 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 37,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 37,664 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 37,664 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 37,664 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear axle A frame ball joint becoming worn

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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SUD 391P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SUD 391P, 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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SUD 391P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1976.

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