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WWE 295S

1978 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,659 mi
Last recorded147,659 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWE 295S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 147,659 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 146,804 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 136,554 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 136,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 132,198 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 126,398 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2008 126,377 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 119,583 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 112,503 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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WWE 295S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WWE 295S, 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

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What year was WWE 295S registered?

WWE 295S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 1978.

Is WWE 295S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWE 295S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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