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DUC 11V

1979 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,186 mi
Last recorded12,186 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUC 11V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2019 12,186 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 11,914 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 11,914 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 11,904 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 11,448 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 11,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 10,636 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,108 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,197 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,785 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,718 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 35,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,392 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 35,392 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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DUC 11V is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 63,097 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 DUC 11V, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DUC 11V is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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