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XFF 947

1959 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,407 mi
Last recorded54,407 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1959 Land Rover Defender56,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFF 947
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,407 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 54,407 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,323 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 44,036 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 42,432 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,971 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,868 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 32,302 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,079 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 29,380 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 26,609 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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XFF 947 is a 1959 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XFF 947, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XFF 947?

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What year was XFF 947 registered?

XFF 947 is a 1959 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is XFF 947 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFF 947 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XFF 947 have outstanding finance?

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