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XUX 475S

1977 Land Rover Forward Control

Grey Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,466 mi
Last recorded107,466 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 475S
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 107,466 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 59,862 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,963 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 91,958 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 91,958 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Land Rover Forward Control?

Based on 1,688 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,224
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 56
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Stop lamp not working 37
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XUX 475S is a 1977 Land Rover Forward Control in Grey with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Forward Control fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XUX 475S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Forward Control typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 49 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUX 475S registered?

XUX 475S is a 1977 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 11 November 1977.

Is XUX 475S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUX 475S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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