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WHR 728T

1979 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,224 mi
Last recorded60,224 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHR 728T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 60,224 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 60,189 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 60,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Dec 2014 60,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

oil leak present

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 60,000 miles

nearside rear brake slightly sticking

offside front brake slightly sticking

offside rear brake slightly sticking

Fail 12 Nov 2011 59,998 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake sticking

offside front brake sticking

offside rear brake sticking

Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,816 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 59,814 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 59,489 miles

all tyres age cracking

under body starting to corrode

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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WHR 728T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WHR 728T, 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 WHR 728T registered?

WHR 728T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1979.

Is WHR 728T safe to buy?

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