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VOD 877S

1977 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

14,129 mi
Last recorded14,129 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 877S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 14,129 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 14,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 13,139 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 10,991 miles

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 23 Jul 2014 10,029 miles

all tyres cracking and perished

both front balls and hubs damp

brake pipes corroded

centre mirror glass missing

holes in floor

oil leaks from engine and transmisson areas

rear hubs damp

Fail 18 Jul 2014 10,029 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres cracking and perished

both front balls and hubs damp

brake pipes corroded

centre mirror glass missing

holes in floor

oil leaks from engine and transmisson areas

rear hubs damp

Pass 30 Jul 2010 10,000 miles

centre rear view mirror glass missing

oil leaks

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust whilst on fast idle

transmission leaks

vehicle pulls to the right under hard braking

Fail 4 Jun 2010 10,000 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre rear view mirror glass missing

oil leaks

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust whilst on fast idle

transmission leaks

vehicle pulls to the right under hard braking

Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,000 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 10,000 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 10,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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VOD 877S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VOD 877S, 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 VOD 877S registered?

VOD 877S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1977.

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The MOT history for VOD 877S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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