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P0T726S

1977 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,124 mi
Last recorded80,124 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2005
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP0T726S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2005 80,124 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 80,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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P0T726S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P0T726S, 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 P0T726S registered?

P0T726S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is P0T726S safe to buy?

The MOT history for P0T726S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P0T726S have outstanding finance?

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