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EAH 28T

1979 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,458 mi
Last recorded21,458 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAH 28T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 21,458 miles

surface corrosion in chassis

Pass 25 Oct 2018 20,815 miles

some corrosion in all brake pipe nuts and ferrules

surface corrosion in underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2018 20,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

some corrosion in all brake pipe nuts and ferrules

surface corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2017 19,390 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

chassis very corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 19,390 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

chassis very corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 18,462 miles

chassis very corroded

leaf springs corroded

nearside mirror cracked

oil leaks

Fail 6 Sep 2016 18,462 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chassis very corroded

leaf springs corroded

nearside mirror cracked

oil leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,414 miles

all four leaf springs corroded

chassis corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 15,791 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 14,368 miles

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

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

Oil leak

tail pipe corroded

underside muddy

Pass 24 Sep 2012 12,623 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 12,623 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 10,431 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 10,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 9,498 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 8,536 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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EAH 28T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EAH 28T, 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 EAH 28T registered?

EAH 28T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1979.

Is EAH 28T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAH 28T shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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