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LRM 764W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,203 mi
Last recorded20,203 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRM 764W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 20,203 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 20,203 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 20,113 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 19,618 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 19,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 19,502 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 19,501 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 18,181 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 16,023 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,432 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 11,536 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 9,921 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 9,910 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 9,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,579 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 7,892 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 58,278 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 5,827 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 ROAD SPRINGS CORRODED FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED LEAK ON OUTER HUB O/S REAR BRAKE FLEXI CONTAMINATED WITH OIL

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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LRM 764W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LRM 764W, 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 LRM 764W registered?

LRM 764W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1980.

Is LRM 764W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRM 764W shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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