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LDB 64V

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,713 mi
Last recorded23,713 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDB 64V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 23,713 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 22,707 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 21,991 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 21,169 miles

advise slight play in offside front hub

advise steering bush

Fail 24 Nov 2017 21,169 miles

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

advise slight play in offside front hub

advise steering bush

Pass 20 Dec 2016 20,600 miles

Front hubs and diff damp

oil leak on engine and gear box

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Dec 2015 19,605 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,706 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 16,526 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 14,555 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 13,465 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,519 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 6,977 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 4,595 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 3,073 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 3,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 1,911 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 1,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 1,152 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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LDB 64V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LDB 64V, 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 LDB 64V registered?

LDB 64V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is LDB 64V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDB 64V shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LDB 64V have outstanding finance?

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