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XEL 955S

1978 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,083 mi
Last recorded42,083 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEL 955S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,083 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,386 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,781 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 40,146 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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XEL 955S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XEL 955S, 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 XEL 955S?

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What year was XEL 955S registered?

XEL 955S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1978.

Is XEL 955S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEL 955S shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XEL 955S have outstanding finance?

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