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JBW 533S

1978 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,149 mi
Last recorded83,149 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 533S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 83,149 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 83,147 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 81,461 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 78,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 78,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,712 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 72,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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JBW 533S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JBW 533S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBW 533S registered?

JBW 533S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is JBW 533S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 533S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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