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DYU 13V

1979 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,676 mi
Last recorded38,676 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYU 13V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,416 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 37,466 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,599 miles

dampness of oil in area of steering box

handbrake lever high

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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DYU 13V is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DYU 13V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DYU 13V registered?

DYU 13V is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1979.

Is DYU 13V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYU 13V shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DYU 13V have outstanding finance?

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