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POM 454R

1977 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,549 mi
Last recorded79,549 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOM 454R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,549 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 79,549 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,246 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,923 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 78,615 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 78,189 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 77,969 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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POM 454R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POM 454R, 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

How do I check the history of POM 454R?

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What year was POM 454R registered?

POM 454R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1977.

Is POM 454R safe to buy?

The MOT history for POM 454R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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