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PXI 1263

1979 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,678 mi
Last recorded101,678 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXI 1263
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 101,678 miles

Front tyres slightly rubbing suspension components on lock to lock

Offside headlamp loose

Fail 17 Aug 2018 101,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres slightly rubbing suspension components on lock to lock

Offside headlamp loose

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,943 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 96,965 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,207 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 92,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,956 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,207 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 10 Sep 2013 83,181 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 79,751 miles

All 4 tyres have perished sidewalls but not yet deep enough to reach the ply/cords

Pass 7 Sep 2011 77,986 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 77,977 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 77,966 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,580 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,137 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 72,118 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 68,859 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 68,853 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,865 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 46,376 miles

o/s/f hub seal weaping p/a/s pump weaping

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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PXI 1263 is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXI 1263, 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.

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What year was PXI 1263 registered?

PXI 1263 is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1979.

Is PXI 1263 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PXI 1263 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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