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NAA 659T

1978 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,251 mi
Last recorded72,251 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAA 659T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 72,251 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 70,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 67,947 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,937 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,926 miles

center exhaust section corrided

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,913 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,894 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,874 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,767 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,694 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,543 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,352 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,119 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 67,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,898 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,723 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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NAA 659T is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NAA 659T, 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

How do I check the history of NAA 659T?

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What year was NAA 659T registered?

NAA 659T is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1978.

Is NAA 659T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAA 659T shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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