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SAL 42R

1977 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

206,201 mi
Last recorded206,201 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAL 42R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 206,201 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 204,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 203,656 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 202,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 200,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 199,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 197,643 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 197,608 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 195,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 192,298 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 192,298 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Injector pipe (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 189,052 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Injector pipe (7.2.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 189,052 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Injector pipe (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 185,781 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,999 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 99,999 miles

front propshaft uj joints and spline joint worn

front steering box drop arm joint has slight play

rear propshaft uj joint worn

Fail 26 Oct 2013 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front propshaft uj joints and spline joint worn

front steering box drop arm joint has slight play

rear propshaft uj joint worn

Pass 27 Oct 2012 99,999 miles

front propshaft uj and shaft worn

Fail 20 Oct 2012 99,999 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

center rear upper tub strenghthener seriously corroded

front propshaft uj and shaft worn

indicator tell tales dim

Pass 22 Oct 2011 99,999 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

steering box droparm balljoint has slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2011 99,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

propshaft boults loose

steering box droparm balljoint has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2010 9,999 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 9,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 9,999 miles

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

both front inner brake discs begining to corrode

brakes may require servising

front steering drop arm joint has slight play

near side rear tyre worn on minimum legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2008 99,499 miles

center rear axel balljoint beginin to show signs of wear

front steering drop arm balljoint may have slight wear

Fail 20 Sep 2008 99,499 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

center rear axel balljoint beginin to show signs of wear

front steering drop arm balljoint may have slight wear

Pass 22 Sep 2007 96,182 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 15 Sep 2007 96,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyrers wearing onto legal limit

Pass 15 Sep 2006 92,872 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 92,872 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 92,871 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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SAL 42R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 SAL 42R, 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 SAL 42R registered?

SAL 42R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1977.

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The MOT history for SAL 42R shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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