MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,247 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s/f spring swollen (rust between leaves)
slight play in n/s f wheel bearing
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)
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)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of AAB 139R?
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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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