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XDN 231R

1977 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,077 mi
Last recorded65,077 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDN 231R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,077 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 64,158 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 64,148 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2007 63,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 62,335 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 62,335 miles

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

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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XDN 231R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDN 231R, 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 XDN 231R?

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What year was XDN 231R registered?

XDN 231R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is XDN 231R safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDN 231R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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