MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear U/J on rear prop. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear discs slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play centre (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear crossmember corroded
Ball joint has slight play Steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake back plates missing
exhaust and mounts deteriorating
floor and body mount areas corroding
front and rear coil spring mounts deteriorating
front hub seals leaking
rear cross member corroding
rear shock absorber rubbers deteriorating
tyre sidewalls deteriorating
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake back plates missing
exhaust and mounts deteriorating
floor and body mount areas corroding
front and rear coil spring mounts deteriorating
front hub seals leaking
rear cross member corroding
rear shock absorber rubbers deteriorating
tyre sidewalls deteriorating
osr suspension bump stop missing
slight dampness around both front swivel joints
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
osr suspension bump stop missing
slight dampness around both front swivel joints
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s front swivel ball slight oil leak
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XEW 718T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 XEW 718T, 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.
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What year was XEW 718T registered?
XEW 718T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1979.
Is XEW 718T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XEW 718T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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