MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,584 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LSA 597W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LSA 597W, 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
How do I check the history of LSA 597W?
You can check the full history of LSA 597W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LSA 597W registered?
LSA 597W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1980.
Is LSA 597W safe to buy?
The MOT history for LSA 597W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LSA 597W have outstanding finance?
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