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LBW 615S

1978 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,666 mi
Last recorded4,666 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBW 615S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 4,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 3,009 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 3,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 2,965 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 2,965 miles

Brake stationary pin excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 99,545 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 99,545 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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LBW 615S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 LBW 615S, 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 LBW 615S registered?

LBW 615S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is LBW 615S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBW 615S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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