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AAB 139R

1977 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,247 mi
Last recorded74,247 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAB 139R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 74,247 miles

n/s/f spring swollen (rust between leaves)

slight play in n/s f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2016 73,987 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 73,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 73,985 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 73,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,978 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 73,978 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,756 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 72,749 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front hub seal leaking onto tyre

o/s drivers footwell corroded near pedal box

Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,997 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2008 68,258 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,258 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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AAB 139R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,189 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 AAB 139R, 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 49 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 AAB 139R registered?

AAB 139R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1977.

Is AAB 139R safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAB 139R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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