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XMU 650T

1979 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,768 mi
Last recorded4,768 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMU 650T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 4,768 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 97,041 miles

Both front swivel housings have a slight oil leak

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 97,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both front swivel housings have a slight oil leak

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,214 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 92,595 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 92,487 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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XMU 650T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XMU 650T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XMU 650T registered?

XMU 650T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 1979.

Is XMU 650T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMU 650T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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