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UWX 876

1958 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,970 mi
Last recorded56,970 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1958 Land Rover Defender48,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWX 876
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,970 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 56,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,764 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,568 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,648 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,348 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,324 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 52,240 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
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UWX 876 is a 1958 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1958 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 48,853 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 UWX 876, 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 68 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 UWX 876?

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What year was UWX 876 registered?

UWX 876 is a 1958 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1958.

Is UWX 876 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWX 876 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UWX 876 have outstanding finance?

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