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XWD 957S

1978 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,958 mi
Last recorded49,958 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWD 957S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,807 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,727 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 45,168 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear diff has slight leak

rear diff has slight noise

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,847 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,447 miles

slight oil leak from oil filter

slight transfer box leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,737 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chassis plate missing but chassis number stamped in to front cross member/chassis

coolent leak

diff leak

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2009 25,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,156 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,645 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front hub seals leaking oil

front to rear brake pipe not in original fixings,not fouling

little servo assistance

nearside door corroded

wipers not clearing well

Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,792 miles

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

rear axle bump stops missing

rear axle top mounting insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2006 13,755 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 13,745 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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XWD 957S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 59,439 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 XWD 957S, 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 48 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 XWD 957S registered?

XWD 957S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1978.

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