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TDF 548

1977 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,774 mi
Last recorded15,774 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDF 548
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 May 2018 15,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 14,412 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 12,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 11,031 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 9,894 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 7,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 5,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 4,378 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 3,613 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 3,082 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 1,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 564 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 99,054 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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TDF 548 is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TDF 548, 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

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What year was TDF 548 registered?

TDF 548 is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1977.

Is TDF 548 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDF 548 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TDF 548 have outstanding finance?

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