MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,827 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front floor corroded away around chassis mounting area
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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XLG 640R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,289cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XLG 640R, 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.
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XLG 640R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1977.
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