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EUB 865T

1978 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,889 mi
Last recorded6,889 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUB 865T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 6,889 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 6,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

advise this vehicle is un roadworthy to be driven

Pass 30 May 2015 5,316 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 5,316 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 5,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 5,316 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 5,316 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 5,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 5,316 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 5,316 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 5,302 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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EUB 865T is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EUB 865T, 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 EUB 865T registered?

EUB 865T is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1978.

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The MOT history for EUB 865T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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