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POU 509S

1977 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

91,084 mi
Last recorded91,084 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2005
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOU 509S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2005 91,084 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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POU 509S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 POU 509S, 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 POU 509S registered?

POU 509S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 1977.

Is POU 509S safe to buy?

The MOT history for POU 509S shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does POU 509S have outstanding finance?

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