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DWD 659T

1979 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,953 mi
Last recorded76,953 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Range Rover52,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWD 659T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,953 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2013 94,540 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 193,740 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 193,013 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 193,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 190,078 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 185,544 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2009 185,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 183,384 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 183,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 177,236 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 166,921 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 161,820 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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DWD 659T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 52,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DWD 659T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 47 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DWD 659T registered?

DWD 659T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 March 1979.

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The MOT history for DWD 659T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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