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PCC 152R

1977 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,362 mi
Last recorded88,362 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCC 152R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,362 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,582 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,201 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 63,591 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 63,586 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 63,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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PCC 152R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PCC 152R, 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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What year was PCC 152R registered?

PCC 152R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1977.

Is PCC 152R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCC 152R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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