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LCW 938W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,807 mi
Last recorded41,807 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCW 938W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,807 miles

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

under car undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,966 miles

oil leak from rear diff

oil leak from rear of gearbox

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,901 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,781 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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LCW 938W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LCW 938W, 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 LCW 938W registered?

LCW 938W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is LCW 938W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCW 938W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LCW 938W have outstanding finance?

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