MOT Status
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18,328 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DWR 272W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1980 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,856 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 DWR 272W, 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 46 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 DWR 272W?
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What year was DWR 272W registered?
DWR 272W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1980.
Is DWR 272W safe to buy?
The MOT history for DWR 272W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DWR 272W have outstanding finance?
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