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YYD 900S

1978 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,329 mi
Last recorded52,329 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYD 900S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 52,329 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 52,329 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,142 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,142 miles

Offside headlamp within limits but aim a bit low

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,842 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r tyre wear uneven

Pass 16 Apr 2014 148,145 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

gearbox, rear diff and front diff leaking fluid

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,142 miles

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arch

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,144 miles

Both drivers and passanger door corroded

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 48,142 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Both drivers and passanger door corroded

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,893 miles

both front inner arch covers slightly corroded

brake travel is high possible need bleeding but works

door frams slightly corroded

nearside door pillar slightly corroded

rear diff oil seal leaking

unable to check welding to floors are done inside

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 43,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,237 miles

Aux belt requires tightning

Fail 2 Jan 2008 38,237 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Aux belt requires tightning

Pass 23 Dec 2006 32,763 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 32,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,484 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 27,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 26,876 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and gear box have oil leaks

nearside rear tyre worn and has flat spots †

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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YYD 900S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYD 900S, 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 YYD 900S registered?

YYD 900S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1978.

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