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GSV 437

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,176 mi
Last recorded33,176 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSV 437
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 33,176 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 33,176 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 32,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 3 May 2016 32,824 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 32,548 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,055 miles

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

corrosion onrear flour

Fail 22 Jul 2014 32,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,335 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 31,333 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,490 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 29,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 28,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,422 miles

sterring arm at o/s/f has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,418 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 26,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,410 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,962 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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GSV 437 is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GSV 437, 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 GSV 437 registered?

GSV 437 is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is GSV 437 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSV 437 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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