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LBD 230

1981 Land Rover Series One

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,942 mi
Last recorded58,942 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBD 230
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,942 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 58,942 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 58,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,854 miles

oil leaking from all axle joints

Fail 8 Jun 2011 58,729 miles

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

brake pedal pumps up normal for this old model

small amount of oil leaking from o/s/r hub

Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,729 miles

brake pedal pumps up normal for this old model

small amount of oil leaking from o/s/r hub

Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,315 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,846 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,394 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,066 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 56,844 miles

front propshaft front u/j slight play

nearside frontand offside rear tyres getting low

offside door top loose

steel brake pipes rusting

Fail 14 Nov 2005 56,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust manifold blowing

front propshaft front u/j slight play

nearside front nearside offside rear tyres getting low

offside door top loose

steel brake pipes rusting

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series One?

Based on 688 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 24
brake application uneven 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 14
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
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LBD 230 is a 1981 Land Rover Series One in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series One fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBD 230, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series One typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover Series One is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LBD 230?

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What year was LBD 230 registered?

LBD 230 is a 1981 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 15 April 1981.

Is LBD 230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBD 230 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LBD 230 have outstanding finance?

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