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UCV 595S

1978 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

48,733 mi
Last recorded48,733 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCV 595S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 42,200 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Small oil leak from engine area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 42,198 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 18 May 2016 42,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,610 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 39,610 miles

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

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,464 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2014 38,464 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,286 miles

BATTERY INSECURE. SIGNS OF OIL CONTAMINATING TRANSMISSION BRAKE. WEAR IN BOTH PROP SHAFTS.

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 35,286 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BATTERY INSECURE. SIGNS OF OIL CONTAMINATING TRANSMISSION BRAKE. WEAR IN BOTH PROP SHAFTS.

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,734 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING.

Oil leak

SIGNS OF FUEL LEAKING AROUND TANK AREA NO LEAK DETECTED DURING TEST.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 29,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING.

Oil leak

SIGNS OF FUEL LEAKING AROUND TANK AREA NO LEAK DETECTED DURING TEST.

Pass 28 May 2010 28,015 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 28,015 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

OIL LEAKS FROM FRONT HUBS

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 22,495 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 22,495 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front tyre showing signs of cracking and perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,487 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,487 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 22,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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UCV 595S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UCV 595S, 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 UCV 595S registered?

UCV 595S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1978.

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