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KDH 767V

1979 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

25,583 mi
Last recorded25,583 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDH 767V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2013 25,583 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine running on fuel other than derv

Fail 12 Apr 2012 2,751 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

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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KDH 767V is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KDH 767V, 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 KDH 767V registered?

KDH 767V is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1979.

Is KDH 767V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDH 767V shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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