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ECV 855V

1980 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,996 mi
Last recorded3,996 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECV 855V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 3,996 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 3,978 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 3,974 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 3,974 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 3,965 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 3,952 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 3,937 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (cover plate) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 3,937 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (cover plate) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 3,928 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 3,910 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 3,907 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 3,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 3,874 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 3,853 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 3,826 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 3,826 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 3,742 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 3,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

minor movement n/s/f wheel assembly

Pass 23 May 2012 3,611 miles

All 4 Tyres perished on side walls, cords not exposed.

Pass 24 May 2011 3,504 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 3,440 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 3,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 3,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 3,264 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 3,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 3,045 miles

wear starting offside rear lower damper bush.

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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ECV 855V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ECV 855V, 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.

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What year was ECV 855V registered?

ECV 855V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1980.

Is ECV 855V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECV 855V shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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