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XNP 709V

1979 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

196,026 mi
Last recorded196,026 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNP 709V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 196,026 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside front and rear slightly corroded including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 196,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside front and rear slightly corroded including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 195,920 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 195,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 195,901 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 195,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 195,857 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 195,777 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 195,625 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 195,618 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 195,461 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 194,110 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 192,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 186,511 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 180,281 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 180,251 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

near side front tractor joint leaking

rear fog lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Mar 2011 175,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 166,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 158,884 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 148,312 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 136,823 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 130,420 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 130,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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XNP 709V is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XNP 709V, 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 XNP 709V registered?

XNP 709V is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is XNP 709V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNP 709V shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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