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D643 NEX

1978 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,459 mi
Last recorded27,459 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD643 NEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2019 27,459 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,500 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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D643 NEX is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 59,439 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 D643 NEX, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D643 NEX registered?

D643 NEX is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is D643 NEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D643 NEX shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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