CarVerify

Free Car Check

XVH 386V

1979 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2250cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,693 mi
Last recorded89,693 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVH 386V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,693 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

some distortion of nearside rear tyre (inner edge).

some noise from nearside and offside front wheel bearings.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 89,419 miles

some noise from offside front wheel bearing.

some play in offside front hub assembly.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 89,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some noise from offside front wheel bearing.

some play in offside front hub assembly.

Pass 10 Dec 2014

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013

drop arm slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2012
Pass 16 Nov 2011

slight smoke emmited from exhaust

brake pipes rusty

front wheel arches corroded

oil leaks

Fail 14 Nov 2011

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

1 brake pipe to offside front rusty

3 brake pipes to nearside front slightly rusty

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak

both front inner wheelarches corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,822 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 30,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 30,266 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 30,263 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,232 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XVH 386V is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XVH 386V, 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

How do I check the history of XVH 386V?

You can check the full history of XVH 386V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XVH 386V registered?

XVH 386V is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1979.

Is XVH 386V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVH 386V shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XVH 386V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XVH 386V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.