MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,911 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
N/s/r fluid leak
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fluid leak at o/s/r hub area
wiper blades splitting
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
wiper blades splitting
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside u bolt nut not fully through threads
slight play in n/s/f hub.hole in bolted seat trim drivers side.
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake pedal a bit spongy
srapping noise when driven at low speeds
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
UVP 193S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 UVP 193S, 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 UVP 193S?
You can check the full history of UVP 193S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was UVP 193S registered?
UVP 193S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 1978.
Is UVP 193S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UVP 193S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UVP 193S have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on UVP 193S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.