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RBD 41V

1977 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,547 mi
Last recorded146,547 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBD 41V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 146,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S & N/S chassis rail's corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 146,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S & N/S chassis rail's corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 146,567 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre thread but not down to reinforcement

steering column slight up and down lift

Fail 3 Jul 2012 146,567 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

cut in n/s/r tyre thread but not down to reinforcement

rear exhaust pipe very short

steering column cowling loose

steering column slight up and down lift

Pass 8 Jul 2011 146,567 miles

vehicle bolk head corroded in places

very slight movement up and down in steering column

Pass 23 Feb 2009 146,567 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 146,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 226,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 225,112 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 223,242 miles

handbrake travel long.

some surface corrossion front and rear discs.

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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RBD 41V is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RBD 41V, 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 RBD 41V registered?

RBD 41V is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is RBD 41V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBD 41V shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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