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UDE 929

1977 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,667 mi
Last recorded67,667 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDE 929
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,667 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 67,547 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 67,547 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,305 miles

n/s/r brake disc badly scored

o/s/f floor corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2011 66,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r brake disc badly scored

o/s/f floor corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,133 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,071 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,855 miles

corrosion hole in nearside rear chassis

corrosion holes in rear cross member around tow bar mounting points

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,770 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 60,889 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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UDE 929 is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDE 929, 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 UDE 929 registered?

UDE 929 is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is UDE 929 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDE 929 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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