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EUD 631V

1980 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,353 mi
Last recorded52,353 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUD 631V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 52,353 miles

Central Front seatbelt missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 52,004 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 51,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,853 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 49,892 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,067 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 48,160 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 48,160 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,933 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 47,933 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,727 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 47,727 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

front hubs leaking fluid

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,239 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,597 miles

n/s/f brake slight;y binding

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,017 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 46,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 46,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,669 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 44,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,533 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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EUD 631V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EUD 631V, 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 EUD 631V?

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What year was EUD 631V registered?

EUD 631V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1980.

Is EUD 631V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUD 631V shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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