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SRL 19S

1977 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,251 mi
Last recorded45,251 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRL 19S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 45,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 45,198 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 44,679 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 44,404 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 44,040 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 43,782 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 43,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,151 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,626 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 42,626 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,676 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,270 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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SRL 19S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SRL 19S, 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 SRL 19S?

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What year was SRL 19S registered?

SRL 19S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1977.

Is SRL 19S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRL 19S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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