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LRU 927W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

52,323 mi
Last recorded52,323 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRU 927W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,323 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,555 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,220 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,784 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,992 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,661 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,324 miles

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,984 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,870 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 43,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2007

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 43,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,238 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 42,418 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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LRU 927W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 LRU 927W, 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 LRU 927W registered?

LRU 927W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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