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UWL 264T

1979 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,546 mi
Last recorded52,546 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWL 264T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,546 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 52,546 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,503 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2010 52,485 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

spacers fited to leaf springs

steering wheel very close to the dash board

Pass 28 Mar 2006 52,476 miles

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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UWL 264T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UWL 264T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UWL 264T registered?

UWL 264T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 1979.

Is UWL 264T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWL 264T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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