MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
freeplay at steering wheel
play in rear axle A frame mounting joint
slight play in front tie bar bushes
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s/f & n/s/f brake hoses foul against trailing arms, tyres protrude beyond bodywork
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XDD 959 is a 1959 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1959 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 56,358 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 XDD 959, 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 67 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of XDD 959?
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What year was XDD 959 registered?
XDD 959 is a 1959 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 1959.
Is XDD 959 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XDD 959 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.
Does XDD 959 have outstanding finance?
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