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DWR 272W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,328 mi
Last recorded18,328 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 272W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 18,328 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 18,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 18,280 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,766 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,598 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 15,987 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 15,579 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 15,300 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,875 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2011 14,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 14,349 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,944 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 13,206 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 13,203 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 70,708 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 70,658 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 69,352 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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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

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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.

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